Panama · AutumnMonth summary
Panama weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
95% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Panama in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 95% rain risk and 9.5h of sunshine. February is much safer.
By trip type
Panama in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Panama. Temperatures drop (29°F) and rain returns (95% of days). With 95% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| 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 October, Panama averages 84°F, 95% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -73%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Panama in October
Is October a good time to visit Panama?
October is an acceptable time for Panama (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Panama in October?
Yes, 95% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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