Country in North America

Panama Map

Interactive map of Panama with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 78°F now🕔 6:06 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March👥 4.5 million

Summary

Panama is a country in North America. Panama is a country in North America with its capital at Panama City. It has a population of about 4.5 million. The capital is Panama City.

Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Panama with light drizzle. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 77°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Panama is January, February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while November is the coldest with lows near 75°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Panama today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 8°58′56.6″N 79°31′11.6″W (8.9824, -79.5199)

Quick facts about Panama

TypeCountry
ContinentNorth America
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates8°58′56.6″N 79°31′11.6″W (8.9824, -79.5199)
CapitalPanama City
Population4.500.000
Area29.119 sq mi
ISO codePA
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3PAN
CurrencyBalboa / US dollar (PAB)
LanguagesSpanish
Calling code+507
Time zoneAmerica/Panama
Local time6:06 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February and March
ClimateTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Panama?

Panama is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 8.9824, -79.5199. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Panama right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 98% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Panama?

January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Panama, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Panama in?

Panama observes America/Panama (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:06 PM.

How many people live in Panama?

Panama has a population of approximately 4.5 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 30, 2026 at 6:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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