December · Panama
Best time to visit Bocas del Toro in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bocas del Toro in December
Average temperature 25°C, 207 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 207 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bocas del Toro scores 4.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 207 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bocas del Toro is a Caribbean archipelago in Panama, with stilted towns, coral reefs and cacao farms.
December in Bocas del Toro — the hardest end of the year
With 25°C (78°F) on average, December delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 207 mm: only about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bocas del Toro — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bocas del Toro in December?
- In December, Bocas del Toro averages 25°C, 207 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bocas del Toro?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bocas del Toro in December?
- Expect about 207 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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