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Panama City (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Panama City can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Panama City. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Panama City has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1509 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 212 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, May brings less rainfall, with 67 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Panama City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Panama City (FL)

Fri   Dec 27
18°C | 13°C
E 5 m/s
0.2 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
24°C | 16°C
SE 7 m/s
22 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Dec 29
22°C | 14°C
SW 5 m/s
18 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

The best time of year to visit Panama City in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Panama City?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Panama City?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Panama City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Panama City?
    August tops the wettest month list with 212 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Panama City?
    May is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.