Panama Weather Forecast
Panama weather: 77°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 77°F (25°C) in Panama with overcast. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 76°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - 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 October. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Panama today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Weather in Panama right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:32 AM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Panama
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 76° | 100% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 75° | 73% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 76° | 85% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 76° | 83% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 76° | 75% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 76° | 80% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 92% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 76° | 100% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 74° | 100% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 74° | 99% · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 74° | 100% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 100% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 75° | 93% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 78% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 75° | 90% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 89° / 73° | 96% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
Climate in Panama month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 76° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 89° | 76° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 91° | 76° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 89° | 76° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 87° | 77° | 10,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 76° | 12,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 76° | 11,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 76° | 13,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 76° | 8,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 76° | 12,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 75° | 12,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 76° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Panama
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 77°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 6 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 7:32 AM.
How many people live in Panama?
Panama has a population of approximately 4.5 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 7:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
