Panama City & the canal
Container ships squeezing through locks built over a century ago, a rainforest with howler monkeys twenty minutes from the skyscrapers, and islands offshore where the plan is simply not to have one.
The best time to visit Panama City & the canal is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F). Local time there is 12:08 (UTC-5).
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The year at a glance
January · high 31°C · rain 39mm · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Tocumen, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C87°F | 39mm1.5in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 32°C89°F | 21mm0.8in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 32°C89°F | 37mm1.5in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 31°C88°F | 130mm5.1in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C85°F | 308mm12.1in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 314mm12.4in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| July | 29°C85°F | 313mm12.3in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| August | 29°C84°F | 333mm13.1in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| September | 29°C84°F | 299mm11.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 28°C83°F | 327mm12.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| November | 28°C83°F | 337mm13.3in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| December | 30°C86°F | 103mm4.1in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Panama City & the canal?
The best time to visit Panama City & the canal is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F).
How warm does Panama City & the canal get?
Typical daytime highs in Panama City & the canal are Mar–May 31°C (88°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 31°C (87°F).
Is Panama City & the canal expensive?
On the ground, Panama City & the canal is middling.
What sort of trip is Panama City & the canal good for?
Panama City & the canal is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Panama City & the canal?
The wettest month in Panama City & the canal is November at 337mm (13.3in), the driest February at 21mm (0.8in), with a monthly average of 213mm (8.4in).
What plug do I need for Panama City & the canal?
Panama City & the canal uses type A, B sockets at 110 V.
