Weather in September in Panama
Thinking about venturing to Panama this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Panama in September?
September in Panama generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Paso Ancho at 25°C to very warm in Chitré at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Chitré and 18°C in Paso Ancho. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To explore the conditions in Panama in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bocatorito with an average of 204 mm to heavy rainfall in Los Duarte with 555 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 100 hours of sunlight expected in Panama City. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Panama climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
Panama City
In September Panama City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bocas Town
In September Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boquete
In September Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bastimentos
In September Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Blanca
In September Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Panama.
Is September the best time to visit Panama?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Panama City, September may not be the ideal time to visit Panama.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Panama City. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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