Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in July. Cartagena offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 25 rain days, while Panama City sees 8 sunshine hours and 30 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Panama City runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cartagena is the stronger choice in July. Cartagena receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Panama City averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.

Cartagena receives approximately 152 mm of rainfall across 25 rain days during July. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Panama City sees 281 mm over 30 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 5 rain days and 129 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.