Panama · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Panama City are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Panama City sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in October (around 28°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2313mm — October is typically the wettest month (~340mm) and February the driest (~13mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 24°C | 32mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 29° / 24°C | 13mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 30° / 24°C | 19mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 30° / 25°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 29° / 25°C | 277mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 29° / 25°C | 273mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 29° / 24°C | 254mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 29° / 24°C | 263mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 28° / 24°C | 282mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 28° / 24°C | 340mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 28° / 24°C | 319mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 28° / 24°C | 162mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 32mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
February in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 13mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
March in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 19mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
May in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 277mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 273mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 254mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 263mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 282mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 340mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 319mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Panama City is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 162mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket