Panama Weather
How is the weather in Panama? This is a common question. Most of Panama is situated just a few degrees (8) above the equator, so temperatures vary little from month to month. What does vary is the rainfall and humidity as well as the average temperature of each region. Panama has destinations that enjoy a variety of climates, from the light sweater weather of Boquete to extreme heat and humidity of Colon.
Panama City is at sea level, so the climate is quite warm and humid (depends on the month), similar to Miami. Air conditioning is everywhere: taxis, hotels, stores, restaurants…and the locals are quite used to it. Light city clothing is recommended for Panama City. Walking the city at noon can be uncomfortable, but the early mornings and evenings are fantastic. Beach towns and the islands are warm, but a nice breeze and lower humidity on some islands makes it quite pleasant for beach goers.
The Anton Valley and Chiriqui Province are both at higher elevation and enjoy cooler weather. The Caribbean and Pacific Coasts have slightly different seasons. Because of the great variety of islands, mainland beaches, mountains and valleys, just about any time of year there is always somewhere pleasant to visit in Panama.
Panama Climate: By Seasons
Days are warm to hot, nights much cooler; temperatures range from 32 °C (90 °F) during the daytime to 21 °C (70 °F) in the evening practically year-round. Humidity is always high at about 80 percent. The rainy season takes place between October and November, and the best months to visit are mid-December and late March.
Panama Climate: By Regions
Temperatures vary according to geography. The climate is less tropical at higher elevations. In mountain areas the average annual temperature ranges from 10ºC to 19ºC (50-66ºF) at various mountain elevations.
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