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When to go · Climate guide
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Panama's national averages run from 28 °C in November to 29 °C in April, with rainfall between 64 mm in February and 405 mm in October and 3.2–7.1 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 12 regions span 25–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Panama City
- Region
- North America
- TZ
- America/Panama
- Area
- 73,935 km²
Best months to visit
When Panama shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 | 22.3 | 21.1 | 29.9 |
| February | 29.0 | 22.4 | 21.2 | 30.0 |
| March | 29.4 | 22.6 | 21.4 | 30.7 |
| April | 29.4 | 23.2 | 22.0 | 30.7 |
| May | 29.1 | 23.6 | 22.7 | 30.6 |
| June | 28.7 | 23.3 | 22.4 | 30.2 |
| July | 28.8 | 23.3 | 22.5 | 30.1 |
| August | 28.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 | 30.2 |
| September | 28.7 | 23.2 | 22.4 | 30.1 |
| October | 28.3 | 23.0 | 22.3 | 29.6 |
| November | 27.8 | 22.8 | 22.1 | 29.4 |
| December | 28.3 | 22.6 | 21.6 | 29.4 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 88 |
| February | 64 |
| March | 71 |
| April | 181 |
| May | 337 |
| June | 365 |
| July | 363 |
| August | 348 |
| September | 346 |
| October | 405 |
| November | 404 |
| December | 170 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.6 |
| February | 7.1 |
| March | 7.0 |
| April | 5.6 |
| May | 3.7 |
| June | 3.2 |
| July | 3.3 |
| August | 3.5 |
| September | 3.8 |
| October | 3.7 |
| November | 3.4 |
| December | 5.6 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4 | 5.6 | 14.4 |
| February | 10.9 | 5.6 | 16.2 |
| March | 9.9 | 5.7 | 14.7 |
| April | 7.3 | 4.0 | 12.3 |
| May | 5.0 | 3.6 | 7.7 |
| June | 4.8 | 3.5 | 6.6 |
| July | 5.3 | 4.0 | 7.2 |
| August | 5.1 | 3.9 | 6.9 |
| September | 4.9 | 3.8 | 6.9 |
| October | 5.5 | 3.9 | 8.4 |
| November | 6.0 | 4.1 | 11.0 |
| December | 7.3 | 4.6 | 10.7 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Panama
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Panama, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- At its bestDiving, snorkelling and the canal
At its best January–April
Sources: adventure-life.com, responsibletravel.com, celebritycruises.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Panama
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Panama carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Panama, in order
- JanJanuary28.6°C · 88 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 88 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 88 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary29.0°C · 64 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 64 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 64 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch29.4°C · 71 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 71 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 71 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril29.4°C · 181 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 181 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 181 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay29.1°C · 337 mm · 3.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 337 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 337 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune28.7°C · 365 mm · 3.2 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 365 mm of rain and 3.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 365 mm of rain and 3.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.8°C · 363 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 363 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 363 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.8°C · 348 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 348 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 348 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember28.7°C · 346 mm · 3.8 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 346 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 346 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.3°C · 405 mm · 3.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 405 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 405 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember27.8°C · 404 mm · 3.4 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 404 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 404 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.3°C · 170 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 170 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 170 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
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