Portobelo, Panama: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Portobelo
- Important essentials for Portobelo
- Portobelo in January: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in February: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in March: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in April: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in May: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in June: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in July: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in August: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in September: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in October: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in November: weather and what to pack
- Portobelo in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Portobelo, Panama
Based on the climate and weather in Portobelo, the best time to go is January. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Portobelo, Panama
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Portobelo, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types A and B. This one works in most places, but you may want to check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Portobelo. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
- Appropriate museum wear
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Nombre de Dios visitors will do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Portobelo, Panama by month
January
January here can be very hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Waterproof sandals
- Bug repellent
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
February
If you go to Portobelo in February, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
March
If you are traveling to Portobelo in March, you will notice that it can be very hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Insulated water bottle
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
April
Traveling to Portobelo in April, you will notice that it is really hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Sunglasses
- Bug repellent
- Shorts
- If you're going to the beach,
May
May here is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Dresses
- Waterproof sandals
- Skirts
- Short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
June
If you go to Portobelo in June, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof sandals
- Insulated water bottle
- Bug repellent
- Shorts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
July
Traveling to Portobelo in July, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Insulated water bottle
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
August
August is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Dresses
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
September
If you are traveling to Portobelo in September, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
October
If you go to Portobelo in October, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof sandals
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Bug repellent
- Dresses
- Short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
November
Traveling to Portobelo in November, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Sunglasses
- Skirts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
December
Traveling to Portobelo in December, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- If you're going to the beach,
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