Panama City Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore temperature statistics for Panama City in Panama, Panama, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Panama.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Panama City remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Panama City 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. April, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 172 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 17 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. It records 247 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
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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Panama City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Panama City’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
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.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Panama City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Panama City climate page.
Current temperature in Panama City
