Best Time to Visit
🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
29°
24°
Great
Feb
30°
24°
Great
Mar
31°
24°
Great
Apr
30°
25°
Good
May
29°
25°
Good
Jun
29°
24°
Good
Jul
29°
24°
Good
Aug
29°
24°
Good
Sep
29°
24°
Good
Oct
28°
24°
Good
Nov
28°
24°
Good
Dec
29°
24°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 29°C | 24°C | 5 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 30°C | 24°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 4 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 30°C | 25°C | 15 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 29 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 30 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 29°C | 24°C | 30 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 29°C | 24°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 30 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
| December | 29°C | 24°C | 17 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 30°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
The least favorable time to visit Panama City is April and May. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Panama City during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C:
Panama City has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is March with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is November at just 28°C. Annual rainfall averages 2023mm across approximately 248 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Low °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain Days | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 17 |
| Rain mm | 20 | 11 | 14 | 83 | 221 | 253 | 281 | 271 | 264 | 251 | 249 | 105 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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