Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Panama City, Panama in December
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
133mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h 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 City, Panama with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Panama City's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December133mm average rain
December sits near Panama City's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.6 hours average sun
December is below Panama City's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMay to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December65 weather score
December sits close to Panama City's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
