Panama · WinterMonth summary
Panama weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Panama in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Panama in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Panama enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 75°F | 86°F | 32% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 88°F | 22% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 90°F | 34% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 90°F | 65% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 94% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 75°F | 84°F | 98% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 75°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.4in | 7.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 75°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.4in | 8.4h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 75°F | 84°F | 98% | 0.4in | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.4in | 9.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 75°F | 82°F | 92% | 0.4in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 86°F | 62% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Panama averages 86°F, 32% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Panama in January
Is January a good time to visit Panama?
January is an excellent time to visit Panama (score 8.0/10). With 86°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 32% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Panama in January?
With 86°F and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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