Panama weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Panama in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Panama in January?
Weather in Panama varies in January, with temperatures ranging from warm to very warm and precipitation ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures vary from warm in Cerro Punta at 24°C (76°F) to very warm in Santiago at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Santiago and 16°C (61°F) in Cerro Punta. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from low rainfall in Santiago with an average of 18mm (0.7 inches) to heavy rainfall in Punta Laurel with 219mm (8.6 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 226 hours of sunshine in Panama City during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Panama climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Panama in January, check out the map below.
Where to go in Panama in January
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Average weather in Panama City
In January Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bocas Town
In January Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Boquete
In January Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bastimentos
In January Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Playa Blanca
In January Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Panama?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Panama with commonly perfect weather in Panama City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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