Country in North America

Things to Do in Panama

Top things to do in Panama: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 82°F now🕔 9:47 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March👥 4.5 million

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

Weather in Panama right now

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82°F
Overcast · feels like 95°F
Humidity89%
Wind1 mph SE
Gusts1 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover82%
Pressure1008 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 23 mi
Air quality48 · Good
Sunrise6:06 AM
Sunset6:07 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 46%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:47 PM, Oct 4 local time.

Best time to visit Panama

Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★☆☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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 82°F (28°C) in Panama with overcast. It feels like 95°F. Today runs from 76°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 46%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is 4.1°F above the 84°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 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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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 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 1 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 9:47 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 October 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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