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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Panama City, United States. 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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Panama City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Panama 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

Panama City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 86mm 6.3hrs 11.3hrs

January is a a little damp month in Panama City and the temperature is generally mild.

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

January is in the winter in Panama City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Panama City with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Panama City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 98mm 7hrs 12hrs

February in Panama City is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Panama City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Panama City with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Panama City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 122mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Panama City is characteristically mild and wet.

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 Panama City.

March is in the spring in Panama City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Panama City with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Panama City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 101mm 10.2hrs 13.7hrs

Panama City's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Panama City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Panama City with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Panama City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 63mm 10.8hrs 14.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Panama City and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Panama City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Panama City with around 63mm 2.5 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Panama City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 125mm 10.4hrs 11.3hrs

The climate in Panama City during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Panama City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Panama City with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Panama City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 181mm 9.4hrs 12hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Panama City and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Panama City with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Panama City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 165mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Panama City and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Panama City with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Panama City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 156mm 8.6hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Panama City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Panama City with around 156mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Panama City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 92mm 8.9hrs 14.5hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Panama City and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Panama City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Panama City with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Panama City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 75mm 7.4hrs 11.3hrs

Panama City's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Panama City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Panama City with around 75mm 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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December

Panama City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 99mm 6.3hrs 12hrs

December in Panama City is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Panama City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Panama City with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Panama City weather stats

Panama City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: May 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 16.1°C 61°F
Wettest month: July 181mm 7.1ins
Warmest sea: August 29.5°C 85.1°F
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