December weather forecastColon, Panama

December

Weather in December

December signals a change in nature's rhythm in Colon with the first signs of the upcoming dry season. Rainfall lessens to 320mm (12.6"), significantly lower compared to November. The sea temperature takes a downturn, aligning with the incoming transition to a less humid period. The climate simultaneously becomes more temperate, yet remains inherently tropical. December maintains nearly identical daylight hours to November, ending another year of consistent weather phenomenon in Colon, Panama.

Temperature

Colon witnesses its lowest temperatures in January through March, July, August, November and December, reaching an average of 29°C (84.2°F).

Rainfall

Throughout December, in Colon, 320mm (12.6") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Colon aggregates up to 3466mm (136.46") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Colon is 27.9°C (82.2°F).
Note: A water temperature from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is considered very warm and enjoyable, allowing water activities to be pleasant for extended periods without irritation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:10 EST.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January through March, July, August, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are marked as the coldest months in Colon, Panama.

The average high-temperature, in December, in Colon, is 29°C (84.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 24°C (75.2°F).

During December, Colon regularly aggregates up to 320mm (12.6") of precipitation.

In Colon, in December, the average water temperature is 27.9°C (82.2°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

The month with the shortest days in Colon, Panama, is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Colon, Panama, is 11h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, in Colon, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:10 EST.

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Average temperature in December
Colon, Panama

Average high temperature in December: 29°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and September (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February, March, July, August, November and December (29°C).

Average low temperature in December: 24°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are October and November (23°C).

Average rainfall in December
Colon, Panama

Average rainfall in December: 320mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (620mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (36mm).

Average sea temperature in December
Colon, Panama

Average sea temperature in December: 27.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (29.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (26.7°C).

Average daylight in December
Colon, Panama

Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).