Panama City vs Cartagena

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Panama City edges ahead as the better destination in March. Panama City offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Cartagena sees 11 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Panama City can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Cartagena runs hot at 33°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Panama City is the stronger choice in March.

Panama City reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cartagena averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Panama City receives approximately 14 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cartagena sees 19 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Panama City the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.