Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama
Playa Balsa
Playa Balsa is a locality in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time20:13
9.15° N, 81.86° WElevation 2 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month350mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Playa Balsa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:16 · 18:0811 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:57Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in June
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
508 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
291 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Playa Balsa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 83%
Today23 Oct28°26°4.5 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°27.6 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct28°26°20.5 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°
Thu29 Oct28°27°
Fri30 Oct28°27°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°26°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov28°25°9.3 mm
When to go to Playa Balsa
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 | 74 | 84 | 80 | 53 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 54 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 424 | 333 | 291 | 356 | 403 | 396 | 508 | 475 | 320 | 350 | 498 | 499 |
| Wet days | 8 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 20 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Playa Balsa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Playa Balsa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Playa Balsa
Earthquakes around Playa Balsa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days102magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195064magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Guabito 55 km ←1991 · 146 km
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 147 km
6.5Progreso 4 km ↘2003 · 134 km
6.3Progreso 11 km ↖1960 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Playa Balsa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Playa Bastón1.6 kmEnsenada1.9 kmCayo Paloma2.1 kmPunta Avispa2.4 kmCuarigonte2.5 kmLoma Tucán2.7 kmPunta Uva3.1 kmCaningote3.2 kmQuebrada Nasa3.2 kmPunta Gallinazo Número Dos3.5 kmJobori3.6 kmPunta Gallinazo Número Uno3.7 kmQuebrada Tobobe3.8 kmNorintuboto3.9 kmCayo Guante4 kmQuebrada Hilo4.1 kmPueblo Nuevo Número Uno4.1 kmPlaya Loma4.1 kmTobobe4.2 kmBahía Azul4.2 kmTabebiti Número Dos4.9 kmComunidad Trotman5.1 kmTabebiti5.3 kmMiradoe5.3 kmKusapín5.3 kmPunta Caracol5.3 kmKuenanigote5.9 kmPunta Alegre6 kmBucori6.3 kmBuena Vista6.4 kmMutari6.6 kmPunta Gallinazo6.7 kmPlaya Hermosa6.8 kmPunta Escondida7 kmPaticinky7.1 kmSyrain7.3 kmCogomudugue7.3 kmRío Lorenzo Arriba7.6 kmPlaya Jobo7.6 kmPunta Valiente7.7 kmPlaya Lorenzo7.7 kmPlaya Raya8.1 kmPlaya Verde9.3 kmBahía Escondida9.4 kmPunta Toro9.5 kmPunta Níspero10 kmPlaya Bambú10 kmShark Hole11 kmOld Best12 kmSecretario12 kmQuebrada Pez14 kmKeque Mane14 kmBahía Grande14 kmMonte Virgen15 kmPlaya Roja15 km
Places near Playa Balsa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Playa Balsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Playa Balsa.
What is the hottest month in Playa Balsa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Playa Balsa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Playa Balsa?
July is the wettest month with about 508 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Playa Balsa?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.