Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
La Cresta
La Cresta is a village in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 564. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population564
Local time20:04
8.64° N, 79.88° WElevation 11 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month304mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Cresta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 17:5911 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:23Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthJuly
224 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
15 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in La Cresta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 89%
Today26 Oct28°24°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°3 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°2.1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°
Sat31 Oct30°24°3.1 mm
Sun1 Nov25°24°17.6 mm
Mon2 Nov26°24°8.1 mm
Tue3 Nov25°23°23.7 mm
Wed4 Nov26°23°21.2 mm
When to go to La Cresta
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 | 73 | 74 | 65 | 38 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 42 | 50 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 15 | 21 | 83 | 244 | 238 | 224 | 226 | 261 | 304 | 266 | 122 |
| Wet days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in La Cresta
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 Cresta
Earthquakes around La Cresta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days106magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195018magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Tubualá 12 km ↗2009 · 146 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 149 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 74 km
5.8Tonosí 5 km ↗2026 · 145 km
Towns and villages around La Cresta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Santa Cruz0.9 kmLa Cantera del Tigre1.1 kmCorral Viejo1.7 kmCerro Mena1.9 kmLos Cerritos2.3 kmPajonal2.6 kmEspavé2.9 kmEl Mangote3.4 kmBejuco3.7 kmLas Lajitas3.8 kmCerro Agudo3.8 kmGuayacán4.6 kmEl Peñón4.9 kmEl Rincón5.4 kmLa Puercada5.4 kmEl Líbano5.7 kmEl Progreso5.9 kmLas Quintas de Chame5.9 kmCerro Mena6 kmLa Loma6.3 kmChame6.3 kmTortuguilla6.5 kmBajo Grande6.6 kmCorozal6.9 kmSan Pedro7 kmEl Salado7.2 kmLa Faustina7.4 kmPiedra de Amolar7.8 kmLa Cruz8 kmCerro Chame8.2 kmCabuya8.3 kmLos Limones8.3 kmBajo del Río8.4 kmReparadero8.5 kmEl Barreto8.6 kmEl Barrero8.8 kmLos Calabazos8.9 kmBarranquilla8.9 kmLa Huaca9 kmLa Yeguada9.3 kmNueva Gorgona9.3 kmLos Bongos9.5 kmEl Jobo9.6 kmEl Cristo9.6 kmPalo Blanco9.7 kmJuan Miguel9.7 kmMascareña9.9 kmBajo de Las Tinajas9.9 kmBuena Vista10 kmEl Astillero10 kmMarganao10 kmEl Marañón10 kmTrincheras10 kmVilla Campestre La Montañeza10 kmVargas10 kmEl Faldar10 kmPalo Bobo11 kmLa Cortadera11 kmEl Barrial11 kmLa Divisa11 kmLa Mesa11 kmLas Lajas Arriba11 kmRabal de Venado11 kmEl Ponedero11 kmLa Chepa11 kmEl Harino11 kmNanzal12 kmEspavecito12 kmPalmira12 kmLa Lagunita12 kmLoma de Guayabo13 kmLlano Verde13 kmEl Tigre13 kmLos Pozos13 kmLa Boca de Chame13 kmLos Cerritos13 kmManglarito Chico13 kmPeñalosa14 kmBajo Verde14 kmEl Zúñiga14 km
Places near La Cresta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Cresta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Cresta.
What is the hottest month in La Cresta?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in La Cresta?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Cresta?
July is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Cresta?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 25°C.