Panama City Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Panama City’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
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 minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
April, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 90 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 7 days. For more information, please visit our Panama City 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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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:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°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.
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 Panama City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Panama City climate page.
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