Panama: Weather, Best time to go, Where to go?

Best time to go to Central America?

When is the best time to go to Panama?

The best time to travel to Panama is most definitely the dry season, which runs from mid-December to mid-April. Heat is on the program and although rain does appear, it also quickly dissipate. The rest of the day is often sunny and allows for walking around, especially when wanting to cross the Isthmus of Darien. The high season corresponds to the period between January and April, when the rains are relatively low. This period is also favorable to cultural discoveries and relaxation, especially for fans of the Carnival, which is particularly lively in the peninsula Azuero and Panama City. On the other hand, if you are an amateur of animal observation, the humid season may prove to be rather interesting. Humpback whales choose Panama's shores to calve. It is also possible to admire the leatherback turtles who come to lay their eggs. With the relatively less human traffic than compared to that of the peak tourist season, one can enjoy their time away from the crowds.

So, when is the best time to go to Panama? Here's some more information to help you in your decision:

• In Panama, the weather is at least tolerable in January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December
• The weather is tolerable all year to go to Panama City
• On average, it is hot all year round in Panama City
• The rainiest months in this city are May, July and August
• The cities with the best climate are Los Santos (Las Tablas), David, Dolega District and San Francisco (Panama), with good weather at least 5 months a year
• The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round in Panama City

For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Panama for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month	Average temp.	Rainfall	Our opinion	View Details
JanuaryJan.	23°C to 30°C	66mm	tolerable to good*	Panama in january
FebruaryFeb.	23°C to 31°C	52mm	tolerable to good*	Panama in february
MarchMar.	24°C to 32°C	62mm	tolerable to good*	Panama in march
AprilApr.	25°C to 32°C	186mm	tolerable to good*	Panama in april
MayMay	24°C to 31°C	343mm	very bad to tolerable*	Panama in may
JuneJun.	24°C to 31°C	338mm	very bad to tolerable*	Panama in june
JulyJul.	24°C to 31°C	381mm	tolerable	Panama in july
AugustAug.	24°C to 31°C	363mm	tolerable	Panama in august
SeptemberSep.	24°C to 30°C	337mm	tolerable	Panama in september
OctoberOct.	24°C to 30°C	339mm	tolerable	Panama in october
NovemberNov.	24°C to 30°C	286mm	tolerable	Panama in november
DecemberDec.	23°C to 30°C	161mm	tolerable to good*	Panama in december

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When to go to Panama by city

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Climate and Weather in Panama

Between Costa Rica and Colombia, in the heart of Central America, Panama is a territory that has a tropical climate that is greatly similar to its neighbors. The mountain range that crosses the country causes the differences in climates, ranging from tropical humid to tropical Pacific and passing through a rather temperate climate. Near the equator, Panama has two seasons: a dry one from December to May and a humid one from April to December. Although there have been reports of particularly violent storms here, Panama actually still remains outside the cyclonic corridors.

Climate on the Coast of the Caribbean Sea

The climate in Panama on the coast of the Caribbean Sea is humid tropical, resembling an Atlantic type. This high humidity is particularly linked to the presence of the northern and northeast winds, that bring rainfall in this part of the country throughout the year. The heat is present all year, just as is the precipitation.

Climate in Central Panama

Central Panama experiences a more temperate weather on the coast, following the example of its neighbor San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Panama City, in particular the capital, has pleasant temperatures that range generally between 24 and 35° C. In the more mountainous areas, such as towards Boquete, the climate is mild with slightly cooler temperatures. Precipitation is quite present for a major part of the year, making this a particularly fertile area. The central Panama, also known as the “Central Valley”, has a climate that is close to that of the eternal springs in Costa Rica. This part of Panama is protected from the winds of the Pacific southwest and southern rains by the Azuero Peninsula.

Pacific Coastal Climate in Panama

The coast of the Pacific Ocean of Panama is known for a tropical climate and is characterized by particularly hot summers and the seasons are accentuated by much humidity. The mountains of the center region of the country naturally protects the lowlands from rainfall on the Pacific coast of the Caribbean Sea. In fact, one can count two times less precipitation on the Pacific coast than on the Caribbean coast, such as on the island of Taboga.

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Temperatures and rainfall in Panama

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Panama and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Panama City, Anton, Bocas Del Toro, Boquete and Contadora island, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities..

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Where to go in Panama?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

Cities	jan.	feb.	mar.	apr.	may	jun.	jul.	aug.	sep.	oct.	nov.	dec.
Panama City	31°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	30°C	30°C
Anton	32°C	32°C	33°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
Bocas Del Toro	30°C	30°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	33°C	32°C	33°C	33°C	33°C	32°C	31°C
Boquete	26°C	27°C	28°C	28°C	27°C	26°C	26°C	27°C	27°C	26°C	26°C	26°C
Contadora island	31°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
El Porvenir	30°C	30°C	30°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C
Gamboa	31°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	30°C	30°C
Hicacos Peninsula	31°C	32°C	32°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C
Los Santos (Las Tablas)	33°C	34°C	35°C	35°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	32°C
San Blas Islands	30°C	30°C	30°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C
Taboga island	31°C	32°C	32°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C
Aguadulce	31°C	32°C	32°C	33°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
Arraijan	31°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
Buabidi	32°C	33°C	34°C	34°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	32°C
Chame	31°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
Chiriqui	32°C	33°C	34°C	34°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	32°C
Chitré	31°C	32°C	32°C	33°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
Cocle	31°C	32°C	32°C	33°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C	31°C
Colón	30°C	30°C	31°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	30°C
David	33°C	34°C	34°C	34°C	33°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	32°C	31°C	31°C	32°C

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tolerable weather

very bad weather

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Map of Panama

Click over cities for information about the weather.

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About Panama

What can I do in Panama?

Beaches / swimming

Nature and countryside

Culture and heritage

Sports

Family travel

Crafts / shopping

Gastronomy

Nightlife

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