Bocas del Toro Province, Panama
Punta Bella
Punta Bella is a locality in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 40. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population40
Local time22:11
9.29° N, 82.38° WElevation 1 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month263mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Punta Bella at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:19 · 18:1011 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:59Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthJuly
301 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
188 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Punta Bella
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 95%
Today23 Oct28°25°12.6 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°5.1 mm
Sun25 Oct28°25°27 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°15.2 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°2 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°24°17.6 mm
When to go to Punta Bella
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 | 61 | 71 | 65 | 47 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 47 | 54 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 237 | 188 | 190 | 242 | 328 | 272 | 301 | 295 | 216 | 263 | 293 | 343 |
| Wet days | 12 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 23 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Punta Bella
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 Punta Bella
Earthquakes around Punta Bella
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days80magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950134magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Guabito 55 km ←1991 · 88 km
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 103 km
6.5Progreso 4 km ↘2003 · 108 km
6.5Ujarrás 25 km ↘1983 · 149 km
Towns and villages around Punta Bella
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Punta Domínguez0.9 kmEl Caracol1.8 kmQuebrada Nigua1.9 kmMilla Uno3.1 kmLa Bomba3.9 kmPunta Gallinazo4.5 kmMilla Tres4.6 kmMilla Dos4.6 kmRío Oeste Abajo4.7 kmValle de Las Perlas4.7 kmFruitdale4.9 kmRío Oeste Arriba5 kmLoma Quebrada5.2 kmRío Oeste Afuera5.4 kmQuebrada Jones5.5 kmQuebrada Nigua Número Uno5.5 kmMilla Cuatro5.8 kmQuebrada Cacao5.9 kmQuebrada Limón5.9 kmNueva Esperanza6.1 kmMiraflores6.3 kmPalo Seco6.5 kmMilla Cuatro y Medio6.7 kmValle de Agua Arriba6.8 kmEl Carrizal7.4 kmPiedra Blanca7.5 kmIsla Pastores7.8 kmValle del Risco8 kmLoma Coco8 kmQuebrada Pita8.1 kmNudobiri8.3 kmOjo de Agua8.3 kmQuebrada Pastor8.9 kmAguadulce8.9 kmRenacimiento9 kmGuayabo9 kmOrrete9 kmNudoviri9.1 kmTibite9.3 kmQuebrada Banano9.7 kmCayo Roldán9.9 kmLa Soledad10 kmNirionte Número Dos10 kmQuebrada Pita10 kmNachuido10 kmEl Nance10 kmQuebrada Garay11 kmNance de Riscó11 kmPunta Peña11 kmQuebrada Pitti11 kmLazo11 kmTolete12 kmBahía de Loma Azul12 kmBella Vista12 kmRancho Chalango12 kmQuebrada Bosali12 kmValle Rey13 kmBajo Gavilán13 kmPunta Pargo13 kmDos Ríos14 kmQuebrada Cascajo14 kmCharco La Pava Número Dos14 kmGuayabal14 kmCuan Bay14 kmCharco La Pava15 km
Places near Punta Bella
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Punta Bella?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Punta Bella.
What is the hottest month in Punta Bella?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Punta Bella?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Punta Bella?
July is the wettest month with about 301 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Punta Bella?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.