Weather
Weather in Panama by month
The best time to visit is June–July and November–January, with average highs of 26–27°C and moderate rain. April is the warmest month (about 30°C by day) and January the coolest (21°C at night); October is the wettest (around 252 mm of rain) and February the driest.
Panama weather by month
| Month | Jan★ | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov★ | Dec★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 26° 21° | 28° 21° | 29° 21° | 30° 22° | 28° 22° | 27° 22° | 27° 22° | 27° 22° | 27° 22° | 27° 22° | 26° 22° | 26° 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 11 | 20 | 96 | 250 | 211 | 209 | 223 | 246 | 252 | 250 | 88 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Panama month by month
- ★ Best time
January
26°/ 21°Warm
20 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 26°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 20 mm of rain.
February
28°/ 21°Warm
11 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 28°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 11 mm of rain.
March
29°/ 21°Warm
20 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 29°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 20 mm of rain.
April
30°/ 22°Hot
96 mm · fairly dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and fairly dry: around 30°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 96 mm of rain.
May
28°/ 22°Warm
250 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 250 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
27°/ 22°Warm
211 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 211 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
27°/ 22°Warm
209 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 209 mm of rain.
August
27°/ 22°Warm
223 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 223 mm of rain.
September
27°/ 22°Warm
246 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 246 mm of rain.
- This month
October
27°/ 22°Warm
252 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 252 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
November
26°/ 22°Warm
250 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 250 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
December
26°/ 21°Warm
88 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 26°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 88 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Panama
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Panama?
What's the weather like in Panama in October?
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 252 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings, umbrella.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Panama?
May–March: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for boat trips in Panama?
December–April: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Panama?
April: average highs of about 30°C and lows of 22°C.
Which month has the most rain in Panama?
How cold does Panama get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 26°C and nights 21°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Panama Things To Do