Coclé, Panama
Machuca
Machuca is a village in Coclé, Panama, 307 m above sea level. It has a population of about 702. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population702
Local time08:50
8.63° N, 80.55° WElevation 307 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month475mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Machuca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:11 · 18:0311 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:10Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in April
Coolest month22°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
365 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
64 mm of rain
Weather in Machuca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 12 km/h · humidity 71%
Today23 Oct29°23°18.5 mm
Sat24 Oct26°22°16.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°22°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°22°4.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°22°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct26°23°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°23°3.9 mm
When to go to Machuca
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 | 81 | 85 | 79 | 50 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 47 | 53 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 94 | 66 | 64 | 149 | 344 | 354 | 308 | 365 | 416 | 475 | 372 | 202 |
| Wet days | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 14 |
What's on in Machuca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Machuca
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Machuca
Earthquakes around Machuca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days103magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195024magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record27within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 118 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 143 km
6.1Guarumal 28 km ↙2026 · 147 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 125 km
Towns and villages around Machuca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Entradero0.9 kmJujucal1.1 kmEl Jobo1.2 kmAlto de Jorones1.2 kmAlto del Jujucal1.5 kmEl Harino1.8 kmPacora1.9 kmLa Picadura2.3 kmLas Tibias2.3 kmEl Perú2.4 kmAlto del Jobo2.5 kmEl Macano2.7 kmAlto del Gallo2.8 kmCerro Corral3 kmEl Guabo3 kmFarallón3.1 kmEl Hueco3.4 kmCerro del Medio3.6 kmLas Tablas3.7 kmVillalobos3.7 kmEl Mamey3.8 kmOcusito3.9 kmEl Mesano3.9 kmLos Picachos4 kmPiedras Gordas4.1 kmSan Pablo Número Dos4.2 kmLa Chata4.2 kmEl Copé4.2 kmLa Chavela4.2 kmLos Pájaros4.3 kmPapelillo4.3 kmMolejonar4.4 kmMarta4.4 kmLa Vieja4.4 kmBermejo4.6 kmLas Mieles4.6 kmBuena Vista4.7 kmAgua Fría4.8 kmVentorrillo4.8 kmEl Rodeo4.8 kmLa Cidra4.9 kmLos Picadores4.9 kmAlto Veladero5 kmSoriano5 kmCorotú5.1 kmVeladero5.1 kmBarrigón5.2 kmEl Palomo5.3 kmEl Potroso5.4 kmPiedras Blancas5.5 kmRío Blanco5.6 kmLos Andes5.6 kmAlto del Alsanagua5.6 kmPalo Verde5.7 kmCorte de Paja5.7 kmLa Loma5.8 kmAlto de Ventorrillo5.8 kmPotrellano5.8 kmBajo La Pita6 kmRío Número Uno6 kmPotrerillo6 kmLoma Bonita6 kmEl Calabazo6 kmRío Colorado6.1 kmAltos del Higo6.1 kmOjo de Agua6.2 kmLas Delicias6.3 kmAgua Buena6.3 kmRonchosa6.3 kmLoma Larga6.4 kmCaña Blanca6.6 kmEl Picacho6.6 kmVilla Rica6.7 kmLos Potreritos6.8 kmLa Cabuya6.9 kmAlto del Chirú7 kmAna María7 kmLa Colorada7.1 kmEl Frailecito7.1 kmOrari7.4 km
Places near Machuca
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Machuca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machuca.
What is the hottest month in Machuca?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Machuca?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machuca?
August is the wettest month with about 365 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.