Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
Vargas
Vargas is a locality in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population9
Local time00:58
8.57° N, 79.95° WElevation 109 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month340mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vargas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:0111 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:50Next 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 month23°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthJuly
244 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
16 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Vargas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 93%
Today24 Oct28°25°11.2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°24°29.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°25.2 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°12.2 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°2 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°6.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°5.9 mm
When to go to Vargas
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 | 74 | 76 | 66 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 16 | 20 | 90 | 268 | 267 | 244 | 250 | 290 | 340 | 293 | 129 |
| Wet days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Vargas
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 Vargas
Earthquakes around Vargas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days103magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195021magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 142 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 138 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 83 km
5.8Tonosí 5 km ↗2026 · 136 km
Towns and villages around Vargas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Villa Campestre La Montañeza0.2 kmJuan Miguel0.7 kmLas Lajas Arriba0.8 kmEl Cristo1 kmLa Mesa1.5 kmEspavecito1.6 kmPalo Bobo1.9 kmLos Limones2.4 kmTrincheras2.4 kmEl Barrero2.4 kmCabuya2.5 kmMascareña2.5 kmLlano Verde2.6 kmEl Harino2.7 kmRabal de Venado2.8 kmEl Ponedero2.8 kmLa Divisa2.9 kmEl Barreto3 kmBajo de Las Tinajas3 kmLos Pozos3.2 kmReparadero4.3 kmLoma de Guayabo4.5 kmSan Pedro4.5 kmEl Astillero4.6 kmEl Salado4.6 kmLos Cerritos4.9 kmTortuguilla5.2 kmEl Rincón5.2 kmLa Loma5.6 kmEl Marañón5.8 kmGuayacán6.5 kmLas Lajitas6.7 kmChame6.8 kmLa Yeguada7 kmLa Cruz7.4 kmLos Bongos7.5 kmBejuco7.6 kmBajo del Río7.6 kmBarranquilla8 kmNueva Gorgona8 kmLa Faustina8.3 kmOjo de Agua8.5 kmLas Quintas de Chame8.5 kmEl Jobo8.6 kmLos Cerritos8.7 kmEl Barrial8.8 kmPiedra de Amolar9 kmRaya Blanca9 kmLa Huaca9.1 kmCorral Viejo9.1 kmBajo Verde9.2 kmLa Puercada9.4 kmCerro Mena9.5 kmSanta Cruz9.5 kmEl Mangote9.7 kmCerro Mena9.8 kmSorá10 kmPajonal10 kmLa Cresta10 kmNanzal11 kmBuena Vista11 kmLa Cortadera11 kmBajo Grande11 kmLa Cantera del Tigre11 kmCerro Agudo12 kmEl Faldar12 kmPalo Blanco12 kmLoma Larga12 kmEl Zúñiga12 kmPeñalosa13 kmLa Chepa13 kmBajo del Higo13 kmLa Soledad13 kmEspavé13 kmLa Lagunita13 kmEl Líbano14 kmEl Peñón14 kmMarganao14 kmNaranjal14 kmLos Monos14 km
Places near Vargas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vargas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vargas.
What is the hottest month in Vargas?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Vargas?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vargas?
July is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vargas?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 25°C.