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David Weather in January

David in January

The short of it: David in January averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 58 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: February & March

Thirty years of records give David an average January high of 31°, a low of 22° and some 58 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, David runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Nuevo San Carlitos, 4 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

January in David, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 125 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nuevo San CarlitosChiriquí Province4 km NNW31°21°40 mm
Las LomasChiriquí Province5 km E31°22°46 mm
PedregalChiriquí Province6 km S32°22°51 mm
El QuiteñoChiriquí Province6 km NE31°21°35 mm
Los AlgarrobosChiriquí Province8 km N31°21°40 mm
San Pablo Viejo AbajoChiriquí Province9 km WNW31°21°41 mm
Los Algarrobos ArribaChiriquí Province10 km N30°21°30 mm
Los AnastaciosChiriquí Province11 km N30°21°30 mm

The Almanac · David Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of David by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°58 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
February32°22°45 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
March33°23°45 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April33°23°92 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
May32°24°281 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
June31°23°287 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
July31°23°262 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
August31°23°319 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
September31°23°305 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October30°23°423 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°22°364 mm7 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
December31°22°183 mm8 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about David in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in David in January?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit David?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in David in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 38 min in December to 12 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in David in January?

Hardly — January nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for David in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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