Las Lajas Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Las Lajas’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Panama.

Monthly Temperature Averages

Year-round, Las Lajas experiences a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 22°C during these months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Las Lajas by month:

The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 43 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. For more information, please visit our Las Lajas Precipitation page.

Annual Temperatures in Panama Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Panama. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Las Lajas Temperatures Compared World Wide

Las Lajas’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.

In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Las Lajas’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Las Lajas climate page.