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- The climate of Panama City
- The best time to visit Panama City
- The worst time to visit Panama City
- Spring weather in Panama City
- Summer weather in Panama City
- Autumn weather in Panama City
- Winter weather in Panama City
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
A magnificent grandeur of the skyscrapers of Panama City in Florida at dusk, with speedy car lights on the freeways and a calm, blue waterfront
Climate and monthly weather forecast
The climate of Panama City
Panama City, situated in the state of Florida, USA, experiences a Humid subtropical climate; no dry season that is classified as Cfa on the Köppen climate scale. This classification is characterized by high temperatures all year round with abundant and frequent rainfall. However, Panama City occupies a position that allows it to experience a distinct seasonal variation, especially concerning precipitation and temperature.
Over the course of the year, the city's temperature typically varies from 47.7°F (8.7°C) to 88.3°F (31.3°C). It experiences the highest temperatures from June to August, where the mercury can rise up to 87°F (30.6°C). Conversely, months from December until February see the lowest temperature records where it can drop down to approximately 47.7°F (8.7°C).
Humidity averages remain relatively stable throughout the year, ranging from 72% to 77%, and rainfall varies significantly. The wettest period spans from June to August, with rainfall amounts reaching 5.04" (128mm) in August. Conversely, November tends to be the driest month with an average rainfall of only 1.69" (43mm).
Over the course of the year, the city's temperature typically varies from 47.7°F (8.7°C) to 88.3°F (31.3°C). It experiences the highest temperatures from June to August, where the mercury can rise up to 87°F (30.6°C). Conversely, months from December until February see the lowest temperature records where it can drop down to approximately 47.7°F (8.7°C).
Humidity averages remain relatively stable throughout the year, ranging from 72% to 77%, and rainfall varies significantly. The wettest period spans from June to August, with rainfall amounts reaching 5.04" (128mm) in August. Conversely, November tends to be the driest month with an average rainfall of only 1.69" (43mm).
The best time to visit Panama City
A good time to visit Panama City would be between April and May. During this period, the city sees average high temperatures around 75.6°F (24.2°C) to 81.9°F (27.7°C) making outdoor activities comfortable. Rainfall is also comparatively lower in these months with averages of about 3.11" (79mm) in April and 1.81" (46mm) in May, suggesting fewer rain interruptions. Hours of daylight and sunshine peak in May indicating more sunny days which can be advantageous for sightseeing and exploration.
The worst time to visit Panama City
Considerations should be made before planning a trip between July and August. These months recorded the highest rainfall, with August seeing an average of 5.04" (128mm). The high levels of precipitation could potentially hamper outdoor activities. In addition, the humidity during these months can be intense due to the increased rainfall and the high average temperatures of 87°F (30.6°C) to 88.3°F (31.3°C) making it less comfortable for touring around the city.
Spring weather in Panama City
Spring in Panama City generally lasts from March to May. The city experiences mild temperatures ranging from 56.1°F (13.4°C) to 81.9°F (27.7°C). Rainfall during this season averages from 2.28" (58mm) to 3.11" (79mm). April witnesses the highest rainfall, but it remains moderate, making spring an enjoyable season in Panama City. The hours of sunshine also increase during this period from 7.8 hours in March to 11.1 hours by May.
Summer weather in Panama City
The summer season from June through August is hot and humid in Panama City. The temperature remains consistently high with average highs ranging from 87.1°F (30.6°C) to 88.3°F (31.3°C). This season is the wettest, with average rainfall reaching up to 5.04" (128mm) in August. Despite the high rainfall, the city also sees an increase in daylight hours with up to 14.1 hours in June, offering plenty of daylight for outdoor activities.
Autumn weather in Panama City
Autumn in Panama City, lasting from September to November, witnesses a gradual decrease in temperature from 85.5°F (29.7°C) to 68.9°F (20.5°C). Rainfall also sees a significant drop. After the peak in rainfall in August, September sees a decline to 2.8" (71mm), and this continues to decrease to 1.69" (43mm) by November. Despite the decreased rainfall, the city faces significant cloud cover, contributing to reduced hours of sunshine from 9.3 hours in September to 6.7 hours in November.
Winter weather in Panama City
Winter in Panama City comes with colder temperatures from December through February with averages ranging between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C). However, winter temperatures remain mild compared to many other locations. December records the highest rainfall in winter with 3.78" (96mm), but it significantly drops to 2.09" (53mm) by January. Despite the colder temperatures and a decrease in daylight hours to 10.2 hours in December, winter days are often clear with low cloud cover. The visibility remains consistent throughout the year at 6 miles, allowing good viewing conditions even in winter.
Weather in January
Beginning the year in Panama City, January brings colder weather compared to the proceeding December, thus characterizing the winter season. Humidity levels slightly decrease from the latter month, exhibiting the city's dry trend at the start of the year. Weather in January »
Weather in February
In terms of temperature, February in Panama City shows a slight but noticeable increase from January’s chilling weather. Sunshine hours see an improvement, offering more opportunities for outdoor activity. The rainfall marginally increases from the previous month, but it stably maintains its winter pattern. Weather in February »
Weather in March
Weather during March brings about a significant shift in Panama City’s climate as it signals the commencement of the Spring season. March experiences a noticeable improvement in terms of sunshine duration, promoting Panama City's outdoor vibrance. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Panama City witnesses further progression towards warmer weather. The increase in temperature sets a more welcoming environment for beach activities. The level of sunshine surpasses that of the previous month, encouraging more daylight hours. Weather in April »
Weather in May
Transitioning into May, temperatures in Panama City continue to resume their climb. The month welcomes an extended duration of daylight hours and sunshine productivity compared to April. The frequency of rainy days and rainfall volume sees a substantial rise, indicating the official kick-off of the wet season. Weather in May »
Weather in June
June in Panama City registers an intensified heat scenario, with the city immersed in the peak of its summer season. Compared with May, June presents longer sunshine durations despite the increased occurrence of rainy days. The frequency of rainfall is considerably high, making it one of the wettest months in the city. Weather in June »
Weather in July
July in Panama City records the hottest averages throughout the year. The city experiences rainfall quite frequently, registering July as one of the city's wettest months. The month continues the warm, muggy climate from June albeit with slightly decreased hours of sunshine. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August retains July's high temperatures, indicating that, in Panama City, the summer heat lingers. The frequency of rainfall peaks in August, marking it as the wettest month for Panama City. Despite the decrease in daylight hours, the intensity of UV radiation is still noticeably high. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September in Panama City ushers in a break from the intense summer heat, introducing a slight cool-down. Despite the reduced day length, September maintains high UV radiation levels. The rainfall volume decreases compared to August's peak, presaging the approaching end of the four-month-long wet season. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October experiences significant changes in weather patterns in Panama City. It marks the transition from humid, summer months to relatively dryer and cooler months. Sunshine duration sees an increase from the past month, enhancing outdoor activity options. Weather in October »
Weather in November
November signals the advent of the winter season in Panama City with a noticeable drop in temperature from October. It marks a decline in rainfall volume, indicating the end of the wet season. Daylight hours progressively decrease, hinting at the forthcoming winter solstice. Weather in November »
Weather in December
December in Panama City is characterized by mild winter weather. The chill factor increases compared to November, making it one of the colder months. Sunshine hours per day continue to decrease, reaching their annual lows. Typical for December, the rainfall volume is noticeably lower compared to prior months. Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 9, 2024
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Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months?
Panama City's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a low of 47.7°F (8.7°C).
How much does it rain?
Throughout the year, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 35.83" (910mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow?
January and March are months with snowfall.
When does it snow the most?
The months with the most snowfall days are January and March, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.
How many days does it snow?
Throughout the year, there are 0.2 snowfall days.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Panama City are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
When it does not snow in Panama City?
In Panama City, snow does not fall in February, April through December.
What is the month with the coldest ocean?
With an average ocean temperature of 63°F (17.2°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are May and June, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.
When is the highest UV index?
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
When are the longest days?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 6min of daylight.
What month is the hottest?
Panama City experiences its highest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and a low of 78.4°F (25.8°C).
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 23.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.
When is the ocean warmest?
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 86°F (30°C).
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is November, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.
What is the most humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Panama City.
Average temperature
Panama City, FL
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).
Average pressure
Panama City, FL
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.98"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed
Panama City, FL
- Average wind speed in January:
9.2mph - Average wind speed in February:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in March:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in April:
8.5mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.1mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
8mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity
Panama City, FL
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall
Panama City, FL
- Average rainfall in January:
2.09" - Average rainfall in February:
2.52" - Average rainfall in March:
2.28" - Average rainfall in April:
3.11" - Average rainfall in May:
1.81" - Average rainfall in June:
3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").
Average rainfall days
Panama City, FL
- Average rainfall days in January:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in February:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
11.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
18.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
22.6 days - Average rainfall days in August:
23.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
17.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
7.9 days - Average rainfall days in December:
12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall days
Panama City, FL
- Average snowfall days in January:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature
Panama City, FL
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.9°F).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Panama City, FL
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 3min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 5min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 1min
- Average daylight in July:
13h and 5min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 2min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 4min - Average daylight in December:
10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 5min - Average sunshine in April:
10h and 3min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 1min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 0min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 5min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
8h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 4min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Panama City, FL
- Average sunshine days in January:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
15.7 days - Average sunshine days in March:
18.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
17.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
8.4 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
5.9 days - Average sunshine days in August:
5.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
10.4 days - Average sunshine days in October:
20.8 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).
Average UV index
Panama City, FL
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover
Panama City, FL
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility
Panama City, FL
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).