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Gamboa in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Gamboa 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 Gamboa, Panama.

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Gamboa in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Gamboa in December in summary
Fair weather
Min 24°C Max 29°C 229 mm 13 day(s) 92% 48% UV 6 9.5 h/day
Best activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:26 18:02
Hourly weather

Average weather in Gamboa in December 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Gamboa 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.

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Climate

Climate of Gamboa in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Gamboa 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 Gamboa in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Gamboa in December

Check the seasonal normals in Gamboa 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 26.5°C 26.6°C 26.7°C
Maximum temperature 28.8°C 29.2°C 29.6°C
Minimum temperature 24.2°C 23.9°C 23.8°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2012)
32.0°C
(2015)
32.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2021)
21.0°C
(2020)
21.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 8 day(s)
(27%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
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%)
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 11 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 24.2°C 24.0°C 23.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 444.0 mm 229.3 mm 89.0 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 22 day(s)
(74%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Record precipitation in one day 59.8 mm
(2016)
50.6 mm
(2015)
75.5 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 92% 92% 90%
Visibility 8.2 km 8.4 km 9.2 km
Cloud cover 50% 48% 43%
UV index 6 6 7
Daily sunshine 8h 9h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h12 06h26 06h39
Sunset time 17h55 18h02 18h18
Day length 11h43 11h36 11h39
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When adverse weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Gamboa in December?

Best activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Gamboa in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°C26°C6.9 mm
2
Light rain shower
22°C26°C3.8 mm
3
Light rain shower
22°C27°C3.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Light rain shower
21°C29°C1.8 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.9 mm
9
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.2 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.1 mm
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°C28°C6.5 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.6 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.3 mm
14
Light rain shower
23°C27°C3.7 mm
15
Light rain shower
23°C26°C2.8 mm
16
Light rain shower
22°C27°C4.0 mm
17
Light rain shower
23°C27°C8.6 mm
18
Light rain shower
22°C27°C5.6 mm
19
Light rain shower
23°C28°C2.6 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
21
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.1 mm
22
Light rain shower
23°C29°C0.6 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.6 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.0 mm
26
Light rain shower
22°C29°C0.6 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C0.2 mm
29
Patchy light rain
22°C30°C2.3 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.5 mm
31
Light rain shower
23°C29°C1.3 mm
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Where to go near Gamboa in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Gamboa in December: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Gamboa in December, which ranks this month 6th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 229 mm of precipitation spread over 13 rainy days.

Expect about 9.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Very large crowds, with an index of 69/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Gamboa are: January, February and March. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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