Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
Palmita
Palmita is a locality in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time11:53
8.52° N, 80.02° WElevation 193 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month419mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Palmita at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:0211 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:27Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in March
Coolest month23°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthAugust
303 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Palmita
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct29°24°6.5 mm
Fri23 Oct29°25°8.9 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°9.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°25.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct26°24°18.1 mm
Thu29 Oct27°25°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°25°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°3.4 mm
When to go to Palmita
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 | 77 | 78 | 72 | 46 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 53 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 41 | 18 | 21 | 104 | 322 | 331 | 291 | 303 | 351 | 419 | 361 | 154 |
| Wet days | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 14 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Palmita
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 Palmita
Earthquakes around Palmita
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days102magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195025magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 132 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 129 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 93 km
5.8La Mesa 30 km ↙1960 · 145 km
Towns and villages around Palmita
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Centella0.7 kmNaranjal0.8 kmBajo del Roble1 kmAlgarrobo1.3 kmEl Copecito1.4 kmBarrio Nuevo1.6 kmLlano Bonito1.6 kmEl Espinito1.7 kmLos Pintos1.7 kmLa Uva1.9 kmCerro Colorado2 kmLos Pozos2.3 kmLa Galera2.3 kmPedregal2.4 kmBajo del Infiernillo2.5 kmLos Cocobolos2.6 kmEspavecito2.6 kmLa Vara de Juan Sánchez2.7 kmBajo Corozal2.8 kmLa Gloria2.8 kmLa Placita2.9 kmBajo de Las Bateas2.9 kmEl Dormidero3 kmEl Balso3.1 kmLa Agustina3.2 kmLoma Larga3.3 kmLoma Larga3.4 kmEl Espino3.5 kmEl Copé3.6 kmAlto del Río3.6 kmLa Mesita3.7 kmEl Guayabito3.9 kmPedregalito3.9 kmLos Tornos3.9 kmEl Roble3.9 kmLa Mesa3.9 kmGuayabito4 kmCapirita4.1 kmLos Samaniegos4.1 kmLlano Roble4.1 kmEl Ciruelito4.1 kmEl Hatillo4.2 kmEl Jobal4.4 kmLas Peñitas4.5 kmLlano Grande4.5 kmCorozal4.5 kmLos Palominos4.6 kmAlto de La Poma4.6 kmLas Pocitas4.6 kmGuayabito Viejo4.6 kmLoma de los Loros4.6 kmLa Pedregosa4.7 kmPuerto de Tierra4.8 kmTranquillas4.9 kmLos Samaniegos4.9 kmAsiento Viejo5.2 kmLlano Bonito5.2 kmLos Pozos5.3 kmEl Guayabo5.3 kmLa Tambora5.3 kmLos Madroños5.4 kmPerico5.5 kmEl Cortezo5.6 kmLa Palma5.6 kmLoma Colorada5.7 kmEl Pixvae5.7 kmLos Arenales5.7 kmCalle Larga5.7 kmCaimitillo5.8 kmLa Peña5.8 kmLoma del Tigre5.8 kmEl Higo Número Dos5.9 kmMata Palo5.9 kmPotrerillos5.9 kmLos Arraices6 kmBajo del Aguacate6 kmLa Loma6 kmPalo Diferente6 kmBajo Teta6.1 kmMata de Loro6.2 km
Places near Palmita
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palmita?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palmita.
What is the hottest month in Palmita?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Palmita?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palmita?
August is the wettest month with about 303 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Palmita?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 26°C.