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Weather in January in Panama

Thinking about venturing to Panama this January 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 January?

Panama is a region in Panama. January in Panama generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Panama City. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Panama in January, check out the map below. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Panama, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Contadora with an average of 22 mm to moderate rainfall in La Laguna with 48 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Panama City enjoys approximately 226 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Panama climate page.

Where to go in Panama in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Panama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Panama, check out our Panama's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?

Panama City

In January Panama City 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.

Panama City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
1,748 hours 
2095 mm 
180 days 
30°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
27 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
24°C 
247 hours 
17 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Panama City

Contadora

In January Contadora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Contadora
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
1,797 hours 
2375 mm 
182 days 
29°C 
26°C 
214 hours 
22 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
25°C 
203 hours 
8.9 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Contadora

Playa Coronado

In January Playa Coronado 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.

Playa Coronado
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
1,748 hours 
2110 mm 
194 days 
31°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
28 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
24°C 
247 hours 
19 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Playa Coronado

San Carlos

In January San Carlos 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.

San Carlos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
1,748 hours 
2063 mm 
197 days 
31°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
26 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
24°C 
247 hours 
18 mm 
7 days 
Climate in San Carlos

Playa Bonita Village

In January Playa Bonita Village 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 Bonita Village
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
1,748 hours 
2034 mm 
180 days 
30°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
27 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
24°C 
247 hours 
16 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Playa Bonita Village

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Is January the best time to visit Panama?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Panama. Typically, the climate in Panama City is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Panama City. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Panama.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Panama? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Panama.

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