Coiba Parque nacional Coiba
Panama UNESCO World Heritage Site
Coiba is a national park and island located in Panama's Veraguas Province. Established in 1992, this site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Panama. It covers an area of 503 square kilometers.
Planning a visit
The most suitable time to visit Coiba is during the drier months of January, February, and March. During this period, rainfall is limited to between 3 and 10 days per month. From April through December, the park experiences heavy rainfall, with many months seeing rain on 24 to 31 days. Throughout the year, average temperatures remain consistent, hovering between 25 °C and 26 °C.
Travelers arriving by air can use Enrique Malek International Airport in David, which is 124 km from the park. Alternatively, Tocumen International Airport serves as a hub 318 km away. The park is located 298 km from Panama City. As the park is an island, visitors should plan for maritime transport to reach the area.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 771 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 30 | 62 | 164 | 438 | 525 | 496 | 605 | 731 | 771 | 471 | 151 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
