When to go
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.
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)
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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