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Panamá Oeste Province, Panama

Vacamonte

Vacamonte is a town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 46,597 (2023). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population46,597
Local time15:58
8.87° N, 79.67° WElevation 12 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
The year in Vacamonteweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month293mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Vacamonte at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in March

Coolest month24°C

Average low in October

Wettest monthJuly

223 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

13 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

June

Monuments nearby1+

within 29 km

Weather in Vacamonte

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct29°25°2.2 mm
Fri23 Oct30°25°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°20.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°12.9 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°8.5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°1 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°1.5 mm

When to go to Vacamonte

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score757971443634333436394452
High29°29°30°30°29°28°28°28°28°28°28°28°
Low24°24°24°25°25°25°25°25°24°24°24°24°
Rain (mm)34132073239236223226247293285145
Wet days424142525272625262515
Sea27°25°25°27°28°29°29°29°29°28°28°28°

What's on in Vacamonte

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Vacamonte

All monuments

Outdoors around Vacamonte

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Bridge of the AmericasViewpoints
0.6 km
Bridge of the Americas ViewpointViewpoints
1 km
Tucan Golf ClubGolf courses
3 km

Nature around Vacamonte

Nature in Panama

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Vacamonte

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Vacamonte

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Tubualá 12 km ↗2009 · 111 km
6.1Narganá 7 km ↘2000 · 139 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 50 km
5.5Cañita 19 km ↗2004 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Vacamonte

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Vacamonte from above

Getting to Vacamonte

Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC
17 km
Tocumen International AirportPTY
39 km
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONX
58 km
Terminal Intermodal del PacíficoRailway station
16 km
Estación de Pasajeros de CorozalRailway station
16 km
Playita de AmadorFerry port
16 km
Puerto de CrucerosFerry port
17 km

Places near Vacamonte

Places with a climate like Vacamonte

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vacamonte?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vacamonte.
What is the hottest month in Vacamonte?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Vacamonte?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vacamonte?
July is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vacamonte?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 25°C.