Panama weather in March
What is the weather like in Panama in March?
The weather conditions in Panama in March vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During March in Panama, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Portobelo with 26°C (80°F) to very high in Punta Chame with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in March varies from low in Santa Catalina with an average of 12mm (0.5 inches) of rainfall to high in Bluff BEach with 127mm (5 inches).
It is the driest month of the year in Panama City.
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 182 hours of sunshine in Panama City during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Panama, check out the map below.
Where to go in Panama in March
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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 (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bocas Town
In March Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Boquete
In March Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bastimentos
In March Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Playa Blanca
In March Playa Blanca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Panama?
In our opinion March is one of the best times to visit Panama with commonly pleasant weather in Panama City.
On average the best time to visit Panama is in February and March with generally pleasant weather in Panama City.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September, October and November that can have poor weather conditions.
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