Panama weather in December
What is the weather like in Panama in December?
The weather conditions in Panama in December range from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During December in Panama, the average maximum temperature ranges from high in Boquete with 29°C (83°F) to very high in Bocas Town with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (69°F) in Bocas Town and 15°C (59°F) in Boquete. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in December ranges from moderate in Paso Ancho with an average of 42mm (1.7inch) rainfall to heavy in Bocas Town with 565mm (22inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 119 hours of sunshine in Panama City during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Panama.
Where to go in Panama in December





Popular destinations in Panama
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
Average weather in Panama City
In December Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Bocas Town
In December Bocas Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Boquete
In December Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Bastimentos
In December Bastimentos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Playa Blanca
In December Playa Blanca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Panama?
In our opinion December is a good time to visit Panama with commonly tolerable weather in Panama City.
On average the best time to visit Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Panama City.
The worst months are May, June, August, September, October and November that can have poor weather conditions.
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