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San Blas Islands in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit San Blas Islands 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 San Blas Islands, Panama.

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San Blas Islands in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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San Blas Islands in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 27°C 208 mm 11 day(s) 85% 47% 29°C UV 6 8.8 h/day
Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:23 17:58
Hourly weather

Average weather in San Blas Islands in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in San Blas Islands 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 San Blas Islands in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in San Blas Islands in December.

Temperatures and rain in San Blas Islands in December

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

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Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in San Blas Islands in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of San Blas Islands in December

Check the seasonal normals in San Blas Islands 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 26.4°C 26.4°C 26.0°C
Maximum temperature 27.6°C 27.3°C 26.9°C
Minimum temperature 25.3°C 25.4°C 25.1°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2012)
29.0°C
(2009)
29.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 20.0°C
(2020)
23.0°C
(2010)
23.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
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 28.1°C 27.3°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.6°C 27.3°C 26.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.7°C 28.8°C 28.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 14 km/h 17 km/h 21 km/h
Wind temperature 25.3°C 25.4°C 25.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 299.3 mm 208.3 mm 104.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
28 day(s)
(90%)
28 day(s)
(90%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 17 day(s)
(58%)
11 day(s)
(34%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
Record precipitation in one day 68.3 mm
(2011)
108.1 mm
(2010)
52.5 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 85% 84%
Visibility 9.1 km 9.4 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 44% 47% 52%
UV index 7 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 9h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h09 06h23 06h36
Sunset time 17h51 17h58 18h14
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 San Blas Islands 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 San Blas Islands in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
23°C26°C7.7 mm
2
Light rain shower
23°C26°C2.7 mm
3
Light rain shower
24°C25°C4.4 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C0.4 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C0.5 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.5 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C1.2 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.8 mm
10
Light rain shower
24°C26°C1.1 mm
11
Light rain shower
24°C26°C5.9 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C2.4 mm
13
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C3.4 mm
15
Light rain shower
24°C26°C4.1 mm
16
Light rain shower
24°C26°C2.6 mm
17
Light rain shower
24°C26°C12.9 mm
18
Light rain shower
24°C27°C7.5 mm
19
Light rain shower
24°C27°C4.4 mm
20
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.5 mm
21
Light rain shower
25°C26°C2.9 mm
22
Light rain shower
25°C26°C5.4 mm
23
Light rain shower
25°C26°C6.0 mm
24
Light rain shower
25°C26°C2.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
25°C26°C2.2 mm
26
Light rain shower
24°C26°C3.5 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
25°C26°C3.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C2.4 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C2.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C2.5 mm
31
Light rain shower
24°C26°C5.6 mm
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Where to go near San Blas Islands in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to San Blas Islands 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 San Blas Islands in December, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 208 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

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

Expect about 8.8 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 85/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in San Blas Islands are: January, February, 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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