Los Santos Province, Panama
Polanco
Polanco is a locality in Los Santos Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time09:42
7.42° N, 80.15° WElevation 3 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month311mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Polanco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:0311 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:27Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthJuly
269 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
4 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
June
Weather in Polanco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 11 km/h · humidity 83%
Today22 Oct29°25°1.8 mm
Fri23 Oct29°25°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°22.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°25°14 mm
Mon26 Oct27°24°21.2 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°17.1 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°2 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°2.5 mm
When to go to Polanco
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 | 58 | 72 | 65 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 14 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 182 | 241 | 269 | 266 | 258 | 311 | 248 | 109 |
| Wet days | 10 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 24 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Polanco
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 Polanco
Earthquakes around Polanco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days103magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195034magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record15within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 71 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 146 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 93 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 51 km
Tsunamis · Polanco
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Polanco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Polanco.
What is the hottest month in Polanco?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Polanco?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Polanco?
July is the wettest month with about 269 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Polanco?
The sea is warmest in June at about 28°C and coolest in March at about 25°C.