Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Panama in January
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Panama with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is close to Panama's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January72mm average rain
January is one of Panama's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.2 hours average sun
January sits close to Panama's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is below Panama's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary and April to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January71 weather score
January scores above Panama's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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