Portobelo weather in December
In December, Portobelo sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 181 mm of rain across 24.9 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Portobelo's 4th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Portobelo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 181 mm
- 24.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:31 AM – 5:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.23 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Portobelo is port city and corregimiento in Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama.
- Founded
- 1597
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Portobelo reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 24 |
| 2 | 27 | 24 |
| 3 | 27 | 24 |
| 4 | 27 | 24 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 |
| 6 | 27 | 24 |
| 7 | 27 | 24 |
| 8 | 27 | 24 |
| 9 | 27 | 24 |
| 10 | 27 | 24 |
| 11 | 27 | 24 |
| 12 | 27 | 24 |
| 13 | 27 | 24 |
| 14 | 27 | 24 |
| 15 | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | 27 | 24 |
| 17 | 27 | 24 |
| 18 | 27 | 24 |
| 19 | 27 | 24 |
| 20 | 27 | 24 |
| 21 | 27 | 24 |
| 22 | 27 | 24 |
| 23 | 27 | 24 |
| 24 | 27 | 24 |
| 25 | 27 | 24 |
| 26 | 27 | 24 |
| 27 | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 27 | 24 |
| 29 | 27 | 24 |
| 30 | 27 | 24 |
| 31 | 27 | 24 |
How December really feels in Portobelo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Portobelo weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 24° | 64 | 16.2 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 27° / 24° | 40 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 24° | 43 | 14.2 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 28° / 25° | 103 | 20.6 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| May | 28° / 25° | 265 | 29.7 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 28° / 25° | 301 | 29.3 | 12.5 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 28° / 25° | 325 | 30.3 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 25° | 323 | 30.5 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 25° | 296 | 29.8 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 311 | 30 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 27° / 24° | 339 | 28.9 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 24° | 181 | 24.9 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 36 | 64 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 55 | 45 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Portobelo gets around 181 mm of rain over 24.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 80% and peaks near 91% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 |
| 2 | 91 |
| 3 | 90 |
| 4 | 90 |
| 5 | 89 |
| 6 | 88 |
| 7 | 88 |
| 8 | 87 |
| 9 | 86 |
| 10 | 86 |
| 11 | 85 |
| 12 | 84 |
| 13 | 84 |
| 14 | 83 |
| 15 | 82 |
| 16 | 81 |
| 17 | 80 |
| 18 | 79 |
| 19 | 78 |
| 20 | 77 |
| 21 | 77 |
| 22 | 76 |
| 23 | 75 |
| 24 | 74 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 71 |
| 27 | 70 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 66 |
| 31 | 64 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 83% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 |
| Miserable (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 2 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 3 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 4 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 5 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 6 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 8 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 9 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 10 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 11 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 12 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 13 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 14 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 15 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 16 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 17 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 18 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 19 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 20 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 21 | 2 | 85 | 13 |
| 22 | 2 | 85 | 13 |
| 23 | 2 | 85 | 13 |
| 24 | 2 | 86 | 12 |
| 25 | 2 | 86 | 12 |
| 26 | 2 | 86 | 12 |
| 27 | 2 | 87 | 11 |
| 28 | 2 | 87 | 11 |
| 29 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 30 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 31 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
Wind in December
Winds average 16 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:38 AM, and sunset from 5:53 PM to 6:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:24 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:24 | 5:53 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:53 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:54 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:54 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:54 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:55 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:55 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 5:55 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 5:56 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 5:56 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 5:57 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:30 | 5:57 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:30 | 5:57 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:58 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:58 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:59 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:59 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:59 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 6:02 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:02 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:03 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:04 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:04 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:05 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.23 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.9 kWh/m² to a high of 5.67 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.23 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Portobelo?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Portobelo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Portobelo in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Portobelo sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Portobelo in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in October at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Portobelo in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Portobelo peaks around March 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Portobelo in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Portobelo is worst in July — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Portobelo?
Portobelo sits at 9.6°N, 79.7°W, 0 m above sea level, in Panama. The nearest listed city is Sabanitas, 28 km away.
Topography around Portobelo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Portobelo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Portobelo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 256 m around an average of 36 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 978 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,009 m.
The land around Portobelo is covered by trees (43%), grassland (31%) and water (22%) within 3 km, water (51%) and trees (33%) within 16 km, and water (50%) and trees (38%) within 80 km.
Panama travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 45% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,790
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 13.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 491
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Portobelo (9.553°, -79.6569°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).