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Colón in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Colón in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Colón, Panama.

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Colón in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Colón in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 28°C 200 mm 12 day(s) 87% 53% 29°C UV 6 9.2 h/day
Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds High prices 06:27 18:02
Hourly weather

Average weather in Colón in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Colón in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 December 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
25.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
15 days out of 31 (48%)
25.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
25.3°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
9h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
18 days out of 31 (58%)
27.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
27.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
22 days out of 31 (70%)
27.4°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Clear/Sunny
2 days out of 31 (6%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
14 days out of 31 (45%)
25.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Climate

Climate of Colón in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Colón in December.

Temperatures and rain in Colón in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Colón in December

The climate of Colón in December is humid. An average of 200 mm precipitation is recorded over 29 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in November, the average recorded is 281 mm over 29 days.

Temperatures are warm in Colón in December. The average maximum temperature reaches 28°C, while the minimum falls to about 25°C. The month's average temperature is 27°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Colón in December: 32°C as a maximum in 2021 and 23°C as a minimum in 2013.

In December, the days last on average 11:35 in Colón. The sun rises around 06:27 and sets around 18:02.

With favorable weather, the month of December is a good month to travel to Colón in Panama.

In December, the most favorable activities in Colón are: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Colón in December

Check the seasonal normals in Colón in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 26.8°C 26.6°C 26.5°C
Maximum temperature 28.2°C 27.9°C 28.0°C
Minimum temperature 25.5°C 25.3°C 25.1°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2013)
 32.0°C
(2021)
 30.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 23.0°C
(2021)
 23.0°C
(2013)
 23.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.2°C 27.8°C 27.4°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.3°C 27.0°C 26.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.3°C 28.6°C 28.5°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 15 km/h 18 km/h
Wind temperature 25.5°C 25.3°C 25.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 281.0 mm 200.2 mm 102.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
 29 day(s)
(94%)
 26 day(s)
(84%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(53%)
 12 day(s)
(37%)
 5 day(s)
(16%)
Record precipitation in one day 111.4 mm
(2016)
 83.3 mm
(2010)
 64.6 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 87% 86%
Visibility 9.3 km 9.5 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 50% 53% 49%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 9h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h13 06h27 06h40
Sunset time 17h55 18h02 18h18
Day length 11h42 11h35 11h38
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Colón in December?

Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Colón in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Colón in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
24°C26°C6.2 mm
2
Light rain shower
24°C26°C3.8 mm
3
Light rain shower
24°C27°C2.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C1.6 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.4 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.2 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C0.7 mm
10
Light rain shower
24°C27°C1.7 mm
11
Light rain shower
24°C27°C6.2 mm
12
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.1 mm
13
Light rain shower
24°C27°C4.3 mm
14
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.8 mm
15
Light rain shower
25°C26°C5.3 mm
16
Light rain shower
24°C26°C4.0 mm
17
Light rain shower
24°C26°C9.1 mm
18
Light rain shower
24°C27°C4.6 mm
19
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.4 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C1.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C2.0 mm
22
Light rain shower
25°C27°C5.7 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C2.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C1.6 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C1.5 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C1.7 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
24°C28°C0.4 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.7 mm
29
Light rain shower
23°C27°C1.8 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C2.9 mm
31
Light rain shower
24°C26°C5.3 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Colón in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Colón in December, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 200 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in December, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 9.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 77/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

Yes: prices are at level High prices, with a price index of 74/100, including flights and accommodation. Booking early makes a real difference.

The most favorable months in Colón are: January, February, March, April and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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