Portobelo
Panama UNESCO World Heritage Site
Portobelo is a port city and corregimiento located in Panama. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designated as the Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo. It is the third most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The average temperature in Portobelo remains consistent at 26 °C throughout the year. Rainfall varies significantly by season, with the driest months being February and March, which experience the fewest rainy days. Rainfall increases substantially starting in April and peaks in November, with heavy precipitation occurring frequently from May through December. Travelers may prefer visiting during the drier months of January, February, and March to avoid the most consistent rainfall.
Portobelo is located 66 km from Panama City. The nearest airport is Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport in Colón, situated 32 km away, while the major hub of Tocumen International Airport is 61 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Portobelo with a visit to the Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo site, which is located 46 km away.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is November, with about 519 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 91 | 42 | 52 | 133 | 319 | 305 | 320 | 337 | 310 | 394 | 519 | 292 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
