Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama
Punta Escondida
Punta Escondida is a locality in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 424. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population424
Local time04:37
9.09° N, 81.83° WElevation 3 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month365mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Punta Escondida at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:16 · 18:0711 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:34Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in June
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
516 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
303 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Punta Escondida
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 95%
Today26 Oct28°25°15.2 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°
Fri30 Oct29°25°3.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°0.8 mm
Sun1 Nov30°25°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov29°25°10.5 mm
Tue3 Nov28°24°10.5 mm
When to go to Punta Escondida
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 | 73 | 83 | 79 | 52 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 54 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 435 | 345 | 303 | 362 | 420 | 414 | 516 | 489 | 336 | 365 | 512 | 504 |
| 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 Punta Escondida
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Punta Escondida
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Punta Escondida
Earthquakes around Punta Escondida
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days105magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195067magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 148 km
6.5Progreso 4 km ↘2003 · 132 km
6.5Finca Corredor 8 km ↙1979 · 149 km
6.3Progreso 11 km ↖1960 · 134 km
Towns and villages around Punta Escondida
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kuenanigote1.1 kmBahía Escondida2.4 kmPueblo Nuevo Número Uno3 kmRío Lorenzo Arriba3 kmPunta Níspero3.4 kmQuebrada Tobobe3.5 kmTobobe3.7 kmShark Hole4.2 kmCayo Guante4.2 kmPlaya Lorenzo4.3 kmPlaya Bambú4.6 kmPlaya Hermosa4.7 kmQuebrada Nasa4.7 kmLoma Tucán5 kmOld Best5.3 kmCayo Paloma5.4 kmSecretario5.6 kmBuena Vista5.7 kmPlaya Bastón5.7 kmCogomudugue6.4 kmKeque Mane6.7 kmQuebrada Pez6.7 kmPlaya Balsa7 kmBahía Grande7.1 kmMonte Virgen7.6 kmPaticinky7.7 kmCaningote8 kmBucori8.1 kmPunta Gallinazo Número Dos8.3 kmPunta Avispa8.4 kmJobori8.5 kmPunta Gallinazo Número Uno8.6 kmBurori8.6 kmEnsenada8.6 kmPlaya Roja8.8 kmMutari9 kmCuarigonte9.2 kmBahía Azul9.2 kmPlaya Loma9.2 kmTabebiti9.7 kmComunidad Trotman9.9 kmTabebiti Número Dos10 kmPunta Uva10 kmPunta Caracol10 kmQuebrada Hilo10 kmPlaya Jobo11 kmNorintuboto11 kmMiradoe11 kmPunta Gallinazo11 kmAgoy11 kmPunta Alegre12 kmPlaya Bruno12 kmSyrain12 kmKusapín12 kmArreife Bruno12 kmPlaya Raya12 kmRío Diablo13 kmPlaya Verde13 kmPunta Icaco13 kmPunta Fiebre14 kmPunta Toro14 kmPunta Valiente14 kmPotet15 kmQuebrada Quenani15 km
Places near Punta Escondida
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Punta Escondida?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Punta Escondida.
What is the hottest month in Punta Escondida?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Punta Escondida?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Punta Escondida?
July is the wettest month with about 516 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Punta Escondida?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.