Panama City in December

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
9Rainy days (104 mm)
10:04 hDaylight
06:37Sunrise · 16:41 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

16° 9° J 17° 11° F 20° 14° M 23° 17° A 26° 21° M 29° 25° J 30° 26° J 30° 25° A 29° 24° S 25° 19° O 21° 14° N 17° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 16°C9°C118 mm 9– – 6.8
February 17°C11°C111 mm 8– – 7.1
March 20°C14°C125 mm 8– – 7.5
April 23°C17°C83 mm 7– – 8.1
May 26°C21°C63 mm 8– – 8.0
June 29°C25°C121 mm 16– – 6.8
July 30°C26°C143 mm 21– – 5.9
August 30°C25°C165 mm 21– – 5.9
September 29°C24°C129 mm 12– – 7.2
October 25°C19°C88 mm 6– – 8.2
November 21°C14°C74 mm 7– – 8.0
December 17°C11°C104 mm 9– – 7.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Panama City in December?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

The best months are October, April, May, November.