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Playón Chico in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Playón Chico 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 Playón Chico, Panama.

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Playón Chico in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Playón Chico in December in summary
Fair weather
Min 25°C Max 28°C 248 mm 14 day(s) 87% 45% 29°C UV 6 8.6 h/day
Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:20 17:56
Hourly weather

Average weather in Playón Chico in December 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Playón Chico 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%)
25.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
18 days out of 31 (58%)
25.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
6h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
9h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
18 days out of 31 (58%)
27.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
27.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
18 days out of 31 (58%)
27.2°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Climate

Climate of Playón Chico in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Playón Chico 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 Playón Chico in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Playón Chico in December

Check the seasonal normals in Playón Chico 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 26.6°C 26.6°C 26.3°C
Maximum temperature 28.0°C 27.8°C 27.4°C
Minimum temperature 25.2°C 25.3°C 25.2°C
Record maximum temperature 30.0°C
(2009)
 30.0°C
(2009)
 30.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2020)
 22.0°C
(2020)
 22.0°C
(2017)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
 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) 28.6°C 28.3°C 27.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.7°C 27.5°C 26.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.5°C 29.0°C 28.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 15 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 25.3°C 25.3°C 25.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 390.9 mm 248.1 mm 149.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
 29 day(s)
(94%)
 28 day(s)
(90%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 22 day(s)
(75%)
 14 day(s)
(46%)
 8 day(s)
(25%)
Record precipitation in one day 52.9 mm
(2015)
 99.5 mm
(2010)
 63.3 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 87% 86%
Visibility 8.9 km 9.3 km 9.6 km
Cloud cover 44% 45% 51%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 9h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h07 06h20 06h33
Sunset time 17h49 17h56 18h12
Day length 11h42 11h36 11h39
Our opinion on the climate in December
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Activities and events

What to do in Playón Chico in December?

Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Playón Chico in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
23°C26°C6.7 mm
2
Light rain shower
23°C26°C4.6 mm
3
Light rain shower
23°C25°C1.8 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C1.1 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C1.6 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.1 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C0.6 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.5 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C1.0 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C0.8 mm
11
Light rain shower
25°C27°C2.9 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C1.3 mm
13
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.1 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C3.2 mm
15
Light rain shower
24°C27°C3.6 mm
16
Light rain shower
23°C27°C2.0 mm
17
Light rain shower
25°C26°C7.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C5.4 mm
19
Light rain shower
24°C27°C2.3 mm
20
Light rain shower
26°C27°C3.0 mm
21
Light rain shower
25°C26°C2.0 mm
22
Light rain shower
24°C26°C4.0 mm
23
Light rain shower
24°C26°C7.7 mm
24
Light rain shower
24°C26°C2.8 mm
25
Light rain shower
24°C26°C2.3 mm
26
Light rain shower
24°C26°C2.7 mm
27
Light rain shower
24°C26°C2.3 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C0.9 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C1.5 mm
30
Light rain shower
24°C26°C1.7 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C3.5 mm
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Where to go near Playón Chico in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Playón Chico 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 Playón Chico in December, which ranks this month 5th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 248 mm of precipitation spread over 14 rainy days.

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

Expect about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Diving and snorkeling and Watersports. 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 81/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Playón Chico are: January. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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