Best Time to Visit Panama City
Panama · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Panama City?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Panama City?
- April is typically the hottest month in Panama City, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Panama City?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 340mm of precipitation.