Panama City Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Panama City, Panama, Panama. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Panama City varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, February, reaches an impressive 247 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 100 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Panama City serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in February with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Panama City enjoys an average of 1748 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Panama City’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Panama City Precipitation page.