Darién National Park
Panama UNESCO World Heritage Site
Darién National Park is a national park located in the Darién Province of Panama. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that spans 5,970 square kilometers and was established in 1980.
Planning a visit
The park experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring from May through November. The driest months are January and February, which see about 81 mm and 63 mm of rain respectively, making them the most suitable time for a visit. Temperatures remain consistent, with daily highs around 28 °C to 30 °C and lows near 22 °C or 23 °C.
To reach the park, travelers can fly into Bahia Piña Airport, located 72 km away in Puerto Piña, or use Tocumen International Airport, which is 251 km from the park and 258 km from Panama City. The park is one of the most looked-up sights in Panama.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 63 | 88 | 230 | 341 | 376 | 361 | 370 | 352 | 401 | 400 | 220 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
