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The Best Time to Visit Panama City

Month-by-month climate data for Panama City, Panama — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsJanuaryFebruaryNovemberToughestApril
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Timing is the first real decision when planning Panama City— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.

December–April. Dry season with less humidity. May–November is the green season — cheaper but expect afternoon downpours.

Warmest in Panama City: Feb (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Nov (28°C / 82°F) · Wettest: Jul (~30 rain days)

31°
24°
Jan
32°
24°
Feb
32°
24°
Mar
31°
24°
Apr
30°
25°
May
29°
24°
Jun
29°
24°
Jul
29°
24°
Aug
29°
24°
Sep
29°
24°
Oct
28°
24°
Nov
30°
24°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Panama City climate, month by month

January

31° / 24°C

~9 rain days

Good

February

32° / 24°C

~7 rain days

Good

March

32° / 24°C

~14 rain days

Fair

April

31° / 24°C

~21 rain days

Fair

May

30° / 25°C

~28 rain days

Fair

June

29° / 24°C

~29 rain days

Fair

July

29° / 24°C

~30 rain days

Fair

August

29° / 24°C

~30 rain days

Fair

September

29° / 24°C

~30 rain days

Fair

October

29° / 24°C

~30 rain days

Fair

November

28° / 24°C

~27 rain days

Good

December

30° / 24°C

~19 rain days

Fair

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