Panama City weather in December (Panama, Panama)

Curious about the December weather in Panama City? Wondering if it's a favorable time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, the weather in Panama City generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (show in °F), while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

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

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 weather. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as favorable.

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

 

Panama City, monthly averages in December

Show in Fahrenheit
Min Temperature 24.4°C  
Max Temperature 30°C  
Chance of Rain 48%  
Precipitation 116 mm  
Rainy days 14 days  
Sunshine 119 hours  
Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Panama in December

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

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So, what should you wear in Panama City in December?

​ 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 in December.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Panama City.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.