Best time to go to Panama City Average weather of Panama City, Panama

When is the best time to go to Panama City?

When is the best time to go to Panama City? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Panama City are January, February and March
On average, it is hot all year round
The rainiest months are May, June, July and August
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round

Annual weather in Panama City

For full information about the climate and weather in Panama City a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	76°F/86°F	3.5in	good weather	Panama City in january
February	76°F/88°F	1.5in	good weather	Panama City in february
March	77°F/88°F	2.3in	good weather	Panama City in march
April	79°F/88°F	10.2in	tolerable weather	Panama City in april
May	79°F/86°F	21.5in	very bad weather	Panama City in may
June	79°F/86°F	18.2in	bad weather	Panama City in june
July	77°F/86°F	22.3in	very bad weather	Panama City in july
August	77°F/86°F	20.2in	very bad weather	Panama City in august
September	77°F/86°F	13.9in	tolerable weather	Panama City in september
October	77°F/86°F	16.2in	bad weather	Panama City in october
November	77°F/85°F	17.5in	bad weather	Panama City in november
December	77°F/86°F	9.6in	tolerable weather	Panama City in december

Weather and climate in Panama City

Panama City enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Panama City is 86°F (ranging from 85°F in november to 88°F in april). Annual rainfall is 156.6in, with a minimum of 1.5in in february and a maximum of 22.3in in july.

Between january and may the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and, in may, 24 days of rain are expected.
Between the months of june and october the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F and it rains in october about 16.2in.
From november to december the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 77°F and it rains in december about 9.6in.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Panama City

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Panama City: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Panama City

Find out when Panama City has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Panama City

Very low season in Panama City
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May and June.
Low season in Panama City
The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April, July, August, September, October and November.
High season in Panama City
The number of visitors to Panama City is high in: January and March.
Peak season in Panama City
The largest number of tourists visiting Panama City is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Panama City month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Panama City month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Panama City. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Panama City

A return flight between London and Panama City is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 694 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 254 more for your airline ticket to Panama City if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in Panama City

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