Los Santos Province, Panama
Macaracas
Macaracas is a village in Los Santos Province, Panama. It has a population of about 2,224. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population2,224
Local time06:41
7.73° N, 80.55° WElevation 108 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month330mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Macaracas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 18:0411 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:39Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in March
Coolest month23°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthJuly
194 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
9 mm of rain
Weather in Macaracas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 96%
Today25 Oct31°24°10.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°7.8 mm
Wed28 Oct31°23°1.7 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°
Fri30 Oct30°23°3.1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°4.6 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°1.4 mm
Mon2 Nov31°24°2.6 mm
Tue3 Nov28°24°9.2 mm
When to go to Macaracas
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 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 49 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 9 | 10 | 66 | 229 | 228 | 194 | 226 | 264 | 330 | 240 | 83 |
| Wet days | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 19 |
What's on in Macaracas
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 Macaracas
Earthquakes around Macaracas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days105magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195036magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record25within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 29 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 98 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 66 km
6.1Guarumal 28 km ↙2026 · 103 km
Towns and villages around Macaracas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cerrito0.4 kmEl Estacón1.4 kmEl Píndaro1.7 kmBarriada Once de Octubre2.1 kmLos Hatillos2.4 kmEl Común2.4 kmEl Faldar2.6 kmLomas de Macaraca2.9 kmLos Higos3.1 kmLos Leales3.2 kmLa Meca3.8 kmBotello4 kmBarriada Santa Eduviges4.5 kmChupaito4.6 kmEl Pájaro4.6 kmLa Laja4.8 kmEl Caratillo5.6 kmEl Hato5.8 kmEl Paradero5.9 kmEl Faldar5.9 kmCedro Arriba6.1 kmEl Cedro6.2 kmEl Bravo6.2 kmLos Rastrojos6.3 kmEl Salitre6.3 kmLoma Secreta6.4 kmLlano de Los Osorios6.6 kmQuebrada Arriba6.7 kmQuebrada del Calabazo7.1 kmLlano de Piedra7.4 kmPaso Laja7.5 kmCedro Abajo7.8 kmLos Cerritos7.8 kmLa Palma8.1 kmChupá8.1 kmLas Palmas8.2 kmLa Sabaneta del Pontón8.3 kmEl Bijao8.3 kmPalenque8.3 kmEl Tigre8.5 kmEl Pantano8.7 kmCorozal8.7 kmLa Guáchara8.8 kmEl Picacho9.1 kmLoma La Colorada9.2 kmRío Arriba9.3 kmRincón Hondo9.3 kmLa Hojita9.4 kmLos Guayabos9.5 kmLoma Azul9.5 kmManglillo9.7 kmEl Pontón9.8 kmCorozal Abajo10 kmQuebrada Fría10 kmCacao10 kmSan Antonio10 kmBombachito10 kmLos Negros10 kmLa Mesa11 kmLoma Panamá11 kmLoma de los Corozos11 kmLoma de Paja11 kmEl Cañafístulo11 kmBahía Honda Abajo11 kmEl Corralito11 kmLa Angostura11 kmLos Bajitos12 kmBahía Honda12 kmLa Benitas12 kmLa Mesita12 kmEl Castillo12 kmLa Venta12 kmLas Margaritas12 kmLos Ajíes12 kmQuebrada Grande13 kmEl Platanal13 kmMongoy13 kmBuena Vista13 kmLa Hojita13 kmBarro Prieto13 km
Macaracas from above
Around Macaracas6 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Macaracas
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTD
33 kmMarcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC
176 kmEnrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONX
196 kmPlaces near Macaracas
Places with a climate like Macaracas
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Macaracas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macaracas.
What is the hottest month in Macaracas?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Macaracas?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macaracas?
July is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.