Panama weather in February

Planning a getaway to Panama this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Panama in February?

In February, Panama experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Cerro Punta at 25°C to very warm in Santiago at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Santiago and 16°C in Cerro Punta. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Contadora with an average of 8.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Punta Laurel with 181 mm. In Panama City, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Meanwhile, Panama City enjoys approximately 247 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Panama for February, 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 February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Panama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Panama

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

Average weather in Panama City

In February Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Panama City
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<<   January January
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30°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
27 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
24°C 
247 hours 
17 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
24°C 
182 hours 
19 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Panama City

Average weather in Bocas Town

In February 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 pleasant that month.

Bocas Town
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   January January
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28°C 
24°C 
275 hours 
198 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
24°C 
262 hours 
162 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
270 hours 
143 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Bocas Town

Average weather in Boquete

In February Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Boquete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
25°C 
17°C 
275 hours 
97 mm 
13 days 
26°C 
17°C 
262 hours 
78 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
26°C 
17°C 
270 hours 
90 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Boquete

Average weather in Bastimentos

In February 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 pleasant that month.

Bastimentos
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
24°C 
275 hours 
214 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
24°C 
262 hours 
174 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
270 hours 
152 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Bastimentos

Average weather in Playa Blanca

In February Playa Blanca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa Blanca
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
20 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
13 mm 
7 days 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
24°C 
15 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Playa Blanca

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Is February the best time to visit Panama?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Panama with overall perfect weather in Panama City.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Panama City. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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