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Panama Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Panama in February.

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Panama City Bocas del Toro Boquete Contadora

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 to Expect 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.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Cerro Punta at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Santiago at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Santiago and 16°C (61°F) 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.

For specific regional insights in Panama, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Contadora with an average of 8.9 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Punta Laurel with 181 mm (7.1 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Panama City.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in February. Panama City typically receives 247 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Panama in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in Panama (February)

Precipitation variation in Panama (February)

Panama City

In February Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
247 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Panama City →

Bocas del Toro

In February Bocas del Toro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
262 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bocas del Toro →

Boquete

In February Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
262 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Boquete →

Bastimentos

In February Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
262 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bastimentos →

Playa Blanca

In February Playa Blanca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa Blanca →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Panama in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Panama City 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Bocas del Toro 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Boquete 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Contadora 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Santa Catalina 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
David 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)

Panama weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Panama in February?

Panama typically experiences pleasant weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Panama City average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Panama in February?

In Panama City, the average daytime high in February is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Panama get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Panama during February, with Panama City averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

Is February a Good 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 pleasant 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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