Panama City, Panama Weather
Panama City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Panama City weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Panama City looks mist, with a high of 78° and an overnight low of 75°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Panama City 14-day forecast
About the weather in Panama City
Weather in Panama City is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. March afternoons typically reach 90°F (32°C), while November highs hover near 83°F (28°C). Annual precipitation averages 92.0 inches (2336 mm) over about 266 rainy days.
Panama City weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: November - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 71°F (22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (24°C). The coolest month is November, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 71°F (22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 12.8 inches (326 mm) of rain over 29 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Panama City brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Panama City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 88 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Panama City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 87 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Panama City runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Panama City by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 75° | 8 | 1.7 in | 10.7 h/day | 79% |
| February | 88° | 75° | 5 | 0.5 in | 10.9 h/day | 74% |
| March | 90° | 76° | 9 | 1.0 in | 11.0 h/day | 72% |
| April | 89° | 76° | 19 | 4.2 in | 10.7 h/day | 78% |
| May | 85° | 77° | 29 | 10.2 in | 8.6 h/day | 88% |
| June | 84° | 76° | 29 | 10.9 in | 8.1 h/day | 90% |
| July | 85° | 76° | 29 | 12.8 in | 7.3 h/day | 90% |
| August | 84° | 76° | 30 | 11.2 in | 7.7 h/day | 90% |
| September | 84° | 76° | 30 | 11.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 90% |
| October | 83° | 75° | 30 | 11.3 in | 8.5 h/day | 90% |
| November | 83° | 75° | 28 | 12.3 in | 8.3 h/day | 90% |
| December | 86° | 75° | 20 | 4.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 85% |