Panama City, Panama Weather

Panama 🇵🇦 · Local time 12:00
90°
Partly cloudy Feels like 102° · High 91° / Low 76°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
67%
9 Very High
Updated 13 min ago

Panama City hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 85°F (29°C).

Now
1 PM
43%
2 PM
3 PM
20%
4 PM
17%
5 PM
18%
6 PM
20%
6:41 PM
Sunset
7 PM
21%
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
15%
12 AM
28%
1 AM
26%
2 AM
26%
3 AM
26%
4 AM
29%
5 AM
29%
6 AM
30%
6:06 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
25%
8 AM
19%
9 AM
10 AM
19%
11 AM
36%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
102°
Wind
4 mph
NE · gusts 4 mph
Humidity
67%
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
57% chance today

Panama City weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Panama City looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 70% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).

High / Low
88° / 77°
Precipitation
70%
Sunrise / sunset
06:06 AM / 06:41 PM

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Panama City 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 91° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 70%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 86° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Light rain shower
High 84° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 81° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 81° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Light rain shower
High 77° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Cloudy
High 85° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 85° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Moderate or heavy rain shower
High 84° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 48%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 39%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 87° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 72%

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

Monthly averages for Panama City based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Panama City?
March is the hottest month in Panama City, with average highs of 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows near 76°F (24°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Panama City?
November is the coldest month, with highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 71°F (22°C).
What is the rainiest month in Panama City?
July is typically the wettest month, averaging 12.8 inches (326 mm) of precipitation across about 29 days. February is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Panama City?
Snow is essentially absent in Panama City - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Panama City?
The best time to visit Panama City is generally January to March and September to November, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 86°F (30°C).
How sunny is Panama City?
Panama City averages 9.2 hours of sunshine per day across the year. March is the sunniest month at about 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Is Panama City humid?
Relative humidity in Panama City averages about 85% over the year, which feels very humid. Combined with March heat, muggy conditions are common in summer - the dew point is the number to watch.