Panama, PanamaQuick decision
When to visit Panama?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–31°C in February
🌧 Least rain
22% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (95%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Panama CanalYear-round — Miraflores Locks, Agua Clara and museum.
San BlasDecember–April — Guna Yala islands, white sand and Kuna culture.
Boquete & CoffeeDecember–April — Volcán Barú hike, Geisha coffee plantations.
Casco ViejoYear-round — historic centre, rooftops and nightlife.
Monthly climate data
Panama weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 32% | 1.4 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 31°C | 22% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 32°C | 34% | 1.0 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 24°C | 32°C | 65% | 3.9 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 94% | 9.2 | 9.3h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 24°C | 29°C | 98% | 10.5 | 8.6h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 24°C | 29°C | 95% | 11.4 | 7.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 24°C | 29°C | 95% | 10.1 | 8.4h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 24°C | 29°C | 98% | 10.2 | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 95% | 10.2 | 9.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 28°C | 92% | 10.9 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 30°C | 62% | 3.9 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 64% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 29°C, 96% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 29°C, 95% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 39% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 22% rainy days and 31°C.
July is the wettest month with 95% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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