Panama Torrential Downpours that Come and Go: Forecast for November 30 and December 1st. The Weather Continues to Play Games Across the Country
The weather today is mixed: some dry, some wet, and some thundery. You’d better be prepared.
A weather watch remains in effect due to the possibility of rain and thunderstorms. If you’re out and about today, be careful, because the weather is unpredictable. Early this morning, the Caribbean started with sporadic downpours that moved from the sea towards the coast, bringing a refreshing breeze but also making things difficult for early risers. And that’s not all: in the afternoon, isolated downpours with electrical discharges are expected, especially over Guna Yala, Colón and the Western mountains. At night, the same pattern repeats itself: intermittent rains that could fall in bursts in maritime and coastal areas. On the Pacific side, the morning also started with one or two isolated showers between the Gulf of Panama, the East and Darien.
In the afternoon, the situation becomes more serious: rains of varying intensities could affect Chiriquí , the Ngäbe Buglé region , Central Provinces , West Panama , Panama and Darién. As night falls, those rains could move towards the Chiriquí Lowlands, Southern Veraguas, the East and coastal areas. As for the heat, don’t expect much respite: highs will range between 30°C and 32°C in the Pacific, 28°C to 31°C in the Caribbean, and in the Central Mountain Range the cool will be from 22°C to 24°C. The wind will blow from varying directions, between West and Southwest, with speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, so it won’t be a completely calm day either.
Weather in Panama: Forecast for Sunday November 30 and December 1st 2025
Days marked by isolated downpours, storms, and high humidity in most provinces. Downpours and storms are expected across much of the country; the watch for significant rainfall remains in effect. The Panama Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (IMHPA) released its forecast for Sunday, November 30th. The day is expected to be marked by isolated downpours, thunderstorms, and high humidity in most provinces, with particular attention to areas of the Caribbean due to persistent low-pressure systems.
For the province of Bocas del Toro, isolated showers with thunderstorms are expected, with maximum temperatures of 30°C and a heat index of 33°C. The minimum will be 23°C, with relative humidity up to 89%. In the province of Coclé, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, with highs of 32°C and a heat index of 36°C. Lows will be around 23°C, with 79% humidity. In Colón, downpours with thunderstorms will predominate, with maximum temperatures of 27°C, minimum temperatures between 21°C and humidity at 96%. Chiriquí (Highlands) maintains cool conditions with isolated showers. Highs of 27°C, feels like up to 30°C, and lows of 14°C. High humidity at 80%.
And, for the capital city, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected, with highs of 32°C, feels like 35°C. In the province of Veraguas, a day of isolated showers with thunderstorms is expected, with highs of 30°C, a heat index of 33°C and lows of 23°C. And for the Ngäbe-Buglé region , isolated showers with thunderstorms are expected, with temperatures of 30°C, a heat index of 32°C, and lows of 22°C. Meanwhile, in Guna Yala , rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with highs of 29°C and a heat index of up to 33°C. Lows will be 24°C, with 95% humidity.
Current Surveillance Notice
The IMHPA maintains the weather watch for significant rainfall and electrical activity until 11:59 pm on December 1st. This watch includes the areas with the highest risk level: Bocas del Toro, Ngäbe Buglé Region, Northern Veraguas, Colón, Guna Yala Region, and the northern part of Coclé. According to the agency, rainfall totals between 120 mm and 320 mm could be recorded in Caribbean regions over 72 hours, creating favorable conditions for floods, flash floods and landslides.
