Panama weather in March

Considering a trip to Panama this March 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 March?

Panama has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

During the day the temperature is warm in Cerro Punta at 25°C and very warm in Santiago at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°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.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Contadora with an average of 9.9 mm to high rainfall in Punta Laurel with 153 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 182 hours of sunlight anticipated in Panama City. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at March's conditions in Panama, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Panama's yearly weather, check out our Panama climate page.

Where to go in Panama in March

Find the average weather conditions in March 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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?

Average weather in Panama City

In March 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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31°C 
24°C 
247 hours 
17 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
24°C 
182 hours 
19 mm 
4 days 
April   >> April
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31°C 
25°C 
172 hours 
90 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Panama City

Average weather in Bocas Town

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

Bocas Town
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29°C 
24°C 
262 hours 
162 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
24°C 
270 hours 
143 mm 
8 days 
April   >> April
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30°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
153 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Bocas Town

Average weather in Boquete

In March 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
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26°C 
17°C 
262 hours 
78 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
17°C 
270 hours 
90 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
>>  
27°C 
18°C 
220 hours 
187 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Boquete

Average weather in Bastimentos

In March Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Bastimentos
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28°C 
24°C 
262 hours 
174 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
24°C 
270 hours 
152 mm 
8 days 
April   >> April
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
163 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Bastimentos

Average weather in Playa Blanca

In March 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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30°C 
24°C 
13 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
24°C 
15 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
64 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Playa Blanca

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Is March the best time to visit Panama?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Panama. Typically, the climate in Panama City is perfect. 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. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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