Panama · SpringMonth summary
Panama weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Panama in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.6/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Panama in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Panama. Temperatures rise (32°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% 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 March, Panama averages 90°F, 34% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
March vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Panama in March
Is March a good time to visit Panama?
March is an excellent time to visit Panama (score 7.6/10). With 90°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Panama in March?
With 90°F max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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