Bocas del Toro Province, Panama
The Gap
The Gap is a locality in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time11:09
9.31° N, 82.18° WElevation 5 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month262mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
The Gap at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:18 · 18:1011 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:36Next 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 May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
367 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
219 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in The Gap
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct29°25°11.5 mm
Fri23 Oct30°25°5.8 mm
Sat24 Oct30°25°14.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°8.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°8.8 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°26°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°1.5 mm
When to go to The Gap
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 | 74 | 69 | 51 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 55 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 294 | 227 | 219 | 275 | 341 | 295 | 367 | 342 | 222 | 262 | 337 | 407 |
| 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 The Gap
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around The Gap
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over The Gap
Earthquakes around The Gap
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days88magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950103magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record48within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Guabito 55 km ←1991 · 107 km
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 123 km
6.5Progreso 4 km ↘2003 · 122 km
6.5Finca Corredor 8 km ↙1979 · 139 km
Towns and villages around The Gap
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tucker Bight2.5 kmBahía Honda2.5 kmBahía Roja2.7 kmJutica2.8 kmRed Frog3.1 kmRed Frog Beach3.4 kmKaeyan Cal3.7 kmQuebrada Mariano4 kmWizard’s Beach4.1 kmPunta Juan Brown4.5 kmSolarte5.1 kmIsla Bastimentos5.1 kmBastimentos5.5 kmPunta Oro5.9 kmQuebrada Álvarez6.4 kmPunta Bonita6.9 kmJack Analy Cays6.9 kmPorvenir6.9 kmCarenero7 kmBrown Point7.1 kmCedral Creek7.1 kmMacca Bite7.2 kmQuebrada Bryan7.5 kmBocas del Toro7.7 kmGerman Soldier Cay8.2 kmLadd House8.7 kmSal Creek8.7 kmCayo Coral8.7 kmPleasant View9.3 kmPichini Creek9.3 kmLa Cabaña9.6 kmLa ”Y” Griega9.7 kmPaunch9.7 kmCayo de Coco10 kmSan Cristóbal10 kmIsla Venado10 kmLennan11 kmQuebrada Matombal11 kmPigeon Creek11 kmIsla Popa Número Dos11 kmPunta Vieja11 kmPunta Afuera12 kmLa Carretera12 kmValle Escondido12 kmShark Hole12 kmBig Bight12 kmBocatorito12 kmSecretaria13 kmBluff13 kmPlaya Caracol13 kmBuena Vista13 kmPlaya Bluff13 kmIsla Popa Número Uno14 kmBuena Vista14 kmCerro Brujo14 kmColonia Santeña14 kmPunta Caracol14 kmBuena Esperanza14 kmJack Point14 kmBahía Grande14 kmQuebrada Piscina15 kmLoma de Amante15 km
Places near The Gap
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit The Gap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in The Gap.
What is the hottest month in The Gap?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in The Gap?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in The Gap?
July is the wettest month with about 367 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near The Gap?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.