Chiriquí Province, Panama
Pelón
Pelón is a locality in Chiriquí Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time22:30
8.08° N, 81.64° WElevation 69 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 24°
Rain this month670mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pelón at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 18:0811 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:57Next 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 month24°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
670 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
22 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
April
Weather in Pelón
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 81%
Today23 Oct29°26°8.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°5.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct28°25°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°2.9 mm
When to go to Pelón
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 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 54 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 22 | 56 | 153 | 466 | 492 | 451 | 534 | 558 | 670 | 465 | 157 |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 13 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Pelón
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Pelón
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pelón
Earthquakes around Pelón
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days105magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950149magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 111 km
7.2Burica 60 km ↓1962 · 136 km
6.8Boca Chica 79 km ↓1962 · 96 km
6.7Boca Chica 60 km ↓2022 · 88 km
Towns and villages around Pelón
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tinta1 kmNatá de Tolé1.6 kmTres Hermanos1.9 kmCamarón2.1 kmLas Lagunas2.2 kmTinta Abajo2.8 kmLa Pita3 kmAlto Laguna3.6 kmLa Arena4 kmNigüiyal4.3 kmQuebrada de Piedra4.9 kmEl Mamey4.9 kmQuebrada de Piedra Arriba4.9 kmAlto de Panamá5.2 kmIsla Gato5.7 kmLa Ceiba5.8 kmTabasará5.9 kmQuebrada Honda6.2 kmCabecera de Río Ulé6.4 kmCaña Blanca6.6 kmHonduras6.8 kmYurre6.9 kmIsla Conejo7.8 kmLa Corocita7.9 kmQuebrada Lajas8 kmLa Popa8.3 kmEl Morro Negrito8.5 kmLa Pintada8.7 kmCaña Blanca de Guabino8.8 kmUlé Abajo9.1 kmAlto Macho9.2 kmJibira9.5 kmQuebrada Yegua9.5 kmAlto los Mirandas9.9 kmEl Guabino9.9 kmChacarero10 kmEl Bongo10 kmSanta Rosa11 kmMorro Naranjo11 kmEl Hato de Guabino11 kmLas Nubes12 kmTabasará Abajo12 kmQuebrada de Arena12 kmLajas de Tolé12 kmPedregoso12 kmLa Albina12 kmLa Fila12 kmMontañuela13 kmGorgona13 kmEl Retiro13 kmLoma del Trueno13 kmUlé13 kmLa Corocita14 kmBoca de Río Viguí14 kmPotrero Redondo14 kmJacubé15 kmPaso Ancho15 kmEl Bolo15 kmEl Común15 kmPeñascal15 km
Places near Pelón
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pelón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pelón.
What is the hottest month in Pelón?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Pelón?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pelón?
October is the wettest month with about 670 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pelón?
The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C and coolest in November at about 28°C.