Panama Weather in March 2026: what to expect (5.1/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Panama. Temperatures rise (32.0°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

March ranks 3 out of 12 months in Panama. Compared to February: +2°F daytime, 12 pts more rainy days, −2.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index

8 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

very humid

22°

Sea

27°C

warm, ideal

Daylight

11.9h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 32

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Is March the right month?

The best month in Panama is February (5.8/10), 0.7 pt higher than March.

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Context

Our verdict

Panama, Central American country between Costa Rica and Colombia linking North and South America: 4.4 million inhabitants. Capital Panama City .

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Panama

🗣️LanguageSpanish

💶CurrencyBalboa panaméen (B/.)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMarch · 90°F

❄️Coolest monthNovember · 82°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 98%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Panama ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Panama

Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.8 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

8.98°N · 79.52°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Panama?

February is the best month with 88°F highs, 75°F lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Panama get in February?

Panama averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Panama?

May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Panama in February?

In February, overnight lows reach 75°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.

Is Panama good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Panama scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 5.6/10.

When should you avoid Panama?

May is the most difficult month to visit Panama, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Panama in March?

In March, the sea averages 80°F in Panama: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.

Do you need sun protection in Panama in March?

The average UV index reaches 8 in March in Panama (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.