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Best time to visit Panama City

Go inJanuary–February

January to April is dry; head to San Blas in the same window.

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Panama City month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed32°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
FebruaryGood32°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestCarnival
MarchMixed33°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
AprilMixed33°CSome rainModerateAverage–
MayMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed30°CVery wetModerateAverage–
DecemberMixed31°CWetModerateAverage–

Festivals, events and seasons in Panama City

  • February🎉 CarnivalFour days of parties, 6–9 February 2027.

Good to know

  • Flights to Panama City are usually cheapest in May–October. The catch: May–October are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in January–February, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in June–November.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

The best time to visit Panama City is January–February. January to April is dry; head to San Blas in the same window.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Panama City?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–October, when demand is lowest.

When is Panama City busiest?

Panama City is busiest in January–February.

What is the weather like in Panama City?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and October the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is May–December.

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