When is the best time to go to Panamá City

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Panamá City, Panama. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Panamá City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Panamá City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Panamá City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 42mm 6.9hrs 12.4hrs 27°C

The weather in January in Panamá City is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Panamá City, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Panamá City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Panamá City with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Panamá City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 16mm 8hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

February in Panamá City is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Panamá City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Panamá City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Panamá City with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Panamá City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 13mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Panamá City is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Panamá City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Panamá City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Panamá City with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Panamá City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 76mm 7.4hrs 13hrs 27°C

Panamá City's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Panamá City.

April is in the spring in Panamá City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Panamá City with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Panamá City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 214mm 6.6hrs 13.3hrs 28°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Panamá City and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panamá City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Panamá City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Panamá City with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Panamá City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 202mm 6.2hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

June in Panamá City is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Panamá City.

June is in the summer in Panamá City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Panamá City with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Panamá City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 174mm 6.1hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

July in Panamá City is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panamá City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Panamá City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Panamá City with around 174mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Panamá City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 199mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Panamá City is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Panamá City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Panamá City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Panamá City with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Panamá City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 198mm 5.7hrs 13hrs 29°C

Panamá City's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Panamá City.

September is in the fall / autumn in Panamá City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Panamá City with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Panamá City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 286mm 5.4hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Panamá City and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Panamá City.

October is in the fall / autumn in Panamá City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Panamá City with around 286mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Panamá City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 262mm 5.7hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Panamá City during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Panamá City.

November is in the fall / autumn in Panamá City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Panamá City with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Panamá City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 133mm 6.1hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

December in Panamá City is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Panamá City.

December is in the winter in Panamá City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Panamá City with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Panamá City weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: March 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: November 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: October 286mm 11.3ins
Warmest sea: June 28.7°C 83.7°F
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