When is the best time to go to Colón?

When is the best time to go to Colón? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Colón are January, February, March, April and December
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July, August and November
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Colón

For full information about the climate and weather in Colón a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/85°F
4.1in
February 79°F/85°F
2.4in
March 79°F/85°F
2.8in
April 79°F/85°F
5.3in
May 81°F/86°F
11in
June 81°F/85°F
11.5in
July 79°F/85°F
13.2in
August 79°F/85°F
11.6in
September 79°F/86°F
8.5in
October 79°F/85°F
8.5in
November 79°F/85°F
11.1in
December 79°F/83°F
8.3in


Weather and climate in Colón

Colón enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Colón is 85°F (ranging from 83°F in december to 86°F in september). Annual rainfall is 98.2in, with a minimum of 2.4in in february and a maximum of 13.2in in july.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains about 29% of the time in april.
  • Between the months of may and november the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and it rains about 53% of the time in november.
  • In december the climate is just OK. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 8.3in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Colón

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Colón: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Colón

Find out when Colón has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Colón

  • Very low season in Colón
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, May, June, July, September and October.
  • Low season in Colón
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, August and November.
  • Peak season in Colón
    The largest number of tourists visiting Colón is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Colón month by month



Best time for low prices in Colón

Average prices of hotels in Colón month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Colón. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Colón

On average, it costs $ 29 per day to hire a car in Colón. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 22 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 34.

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