Panama Weather Forecast
Panama weather: 80°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Panama
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 29 mph and 7 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,6 in, 6,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Panama
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 79° | 100% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 77° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 76° | 93% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 87° / 76° | 86% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 76° | 95% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 74° | 99% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 76° | 97% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 76° | 92% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 76° | 90% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 75° | 90% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 91% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 77° | 84% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 85% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 95% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 76° | 89% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 75° | 100% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 5 |
What this means for Panama
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 3.6°F above the 85°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 36°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 80°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 8 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 8:58 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 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 August 24, 2026 at 8:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
