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Weather in December in Panama

Considering a trip to Panama this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Panama in December?

December in Panama generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Cerro Punta at 24°C to very warm in Santiago at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Santiago and 17°C in Cerro Punta. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Playa Blanca with an average of 96 mm to heavy rainfall in Bastimentos with 341 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected in Panama City. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Panama for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Panama climate page.

Where to go in Panama in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Panama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?

Panama City

In December Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Panama City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
141 hours 
249 mm 
24 days 
30°C 
24°C 
119 hours 
116 mm 
14 days 
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30°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
27 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Panama City

Bocas Town

In December Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bocas Town
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
25°C 
150 hours 
397 mm 
21 days 
poor 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
314 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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28°C 
24°C 
275 hours 
198 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bocas Town

Boquete

In December Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Boquete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
18°C 
150 hours 
433 mm 
21 days 
poor 
25°C 
18°C 
220 hours 
208 mm 
18 days 
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25°C 
17°C 
275 hours 
97 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Boquete

Bastimentos

In December Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bastimentos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
25°C 
150 hours 
431 mm 
21 days 
poor 
28°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
341 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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28°C 
24°C 
275 hours 
214 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bastimentos

Playa Blanca

In December Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Playa Blanca
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
265 mm 
23 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
96 mm 
17 days 
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30°C 
24°C 
20 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Playa Blanca

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Panama.

Is December the best time to visit Panama?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Panama City, December might be a good time to visit Panama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Panama City. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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