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Panama City weather in December (Panama, Panama)

Wondering what the weather is like in Panama City during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Panama City typically brings very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Panama City in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Panama City climate page with graphs.

 

Panama City, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 119 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Panama in December

Find out more about the weather in Panama and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Panama? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Panama. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.