Los Santos Province, Panama
La Chabela
La Chabela is a locality in Los Santos Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time02:04
7.77° N, 80.29° WElevation 32 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month261mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Chabela at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:0211 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:30Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in March
Coolest month23°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthJuly
183 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
5 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in La Chabela
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 95%
Today26 Oct30°25°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°
Thu29 Oct31°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°3.2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°
Sun1 Nov31°24°2.4 mm
Mon2 Nov28°25°8.5 mm
Tue3 Nov26°24°28.3 mm
When to go to La Chabela
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 66 | 69 | 61 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 40 | 49 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 12 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 165 | 192 | 183 | 193 | 207 | 261 | 191 | 78 |
| Wet days | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 19 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in La Chabela
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Chabela
Earthquakes around La Chabela
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days104magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195034magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 56 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 127 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 92 km
6.1Guarumal 28 km ↙2026 · 132 km
Towns and villages around La Chabela
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Palmitas Chiquita1 kmLas Palmitas1 kmLa Granja1.6 kmSanta Marta1.9 kmLas Tablas2.1 kmLa Tiza2.5 kmLos Callejones3.3 kmLa Petaluña3.4 kmEl Arbolito4.1 kmSan Cristóbal4.4 kmEl Cocal4.4 kmEl Castillo4.5 kmNazal4.5 kmLlano Afuera4.6 kmEl Rincón4.7 kmEl Carate4.8 kmPeña Redonda4.9 kmCocobolas5 kmLas Tablas Abajo5.1 kmLos Vergara5.5 kmLoma Bonita5.7 kmCampo Alegre5.8 kmEl Sesteadero5.8 kmEl Manantial5.9 kmLos Morales5.9 kmCerro de las Yeguas6.1 kmLos Solices de Salzavilla6.2 kmPeña Blanca6.2 kmLa Laja6.7 kmPalma Grande7 kmPausílipo7 kmLa Cucharita7.1 kmEl Cerrud7.1 kmValle Rico7.1 kmCerro Teta7.3 kmBella Vista7.5 kmLas Estanetas8.2 kmPalma Chiquita8.2 kmCañazas8.6 kmLa Tollolosa8.7 kmLa Colorada9 kmLlano del Río9.1 kmEl Bajo9.1 kmPlaya Colorada9.1 kmPunta de Fogen9.3 kmCerro Agudo9.5 kmLlano de Los Hatillos9.6 kmEl Pedregoso9.6 kmLas Comadres9.6 kmRío Hondo9.6 kmPaso Las Trancas10 kmEl Jobo10 kmLa Culantrosa10 kmAgua Buena10 kmLos Potreros11 kmPlaya Olivo11 kmEl Paradero11 kmEl Gengibre11 kmGalopino11 kmEl Muñoz11 kmLa Cantera11 kmLa Enea de Mensabé11 kmLos Hatillos12 kmLa Estrella12 kmEl Bajito12 kmLa Mandinga12 kmEl Cedro12 kmBajo del Río13 kmLos Llanitos13 kmEl Higuito13 kmEl Uverito13 kmSan Miguel13 kmLas Marianas14 kmLa Chapa14 kmCerro Grande14 kmPuerto Mensabé14 kmPalmira14 kmMonagrillo14 kmPiedras Blancas15 kmLa Palma15 km
Places near La Chabela
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Chabela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Chabela.
What is the hottest month in La Chabela?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in La Chabela?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Chabela?
July is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Chabela?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 26°C.