Panama City Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Panama City. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Panama City is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2095 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Panama City can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 278 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 17 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Panama City Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Panama

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Panama City’s average annual precipitation is 2095 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Panama City:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

For more detailed information about Panama City’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Panama City Climate page.