Climate of Panamá, Panama
Area-weighted average across Panamá. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Panamá, a subdivision of Panama, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in December to 27°C / 80.6°F in April, with rainfall from 23 mm / 0.9 in to 358 mm / 14.1 in depending on the season (2365 mm / 93.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5°C77.9°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 271 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 281 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.5°C77.9°F | 358 mm14.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.3°C77.5°F | 326 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Panamá?
The best months to visit Panamá, Panama for sunny, dry weather are February, March. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is March with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Panamá?
Panamá, Panama has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in December to 27°C / 80.6°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2365 mm / 93.1 in, with the wettest month being October (358 mm / 14.1 in) and the driest March (23 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Panamá?
The hottest month in Panamá is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27°C / 80.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Panamá?
The coldest month in Panamá is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
When does it rain most in Panamá?
The wettest month in Panamá is October, averaging about 358 mm / 14.1 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 23 mm / 0.9 in.