Panama Weather Forecast
Panama weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 86° / 77°
Light showers · 97% rain · wind 11 mph
⛈️ 86° / 76°
Thunderstorm · 94% rain · wind 10 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 7.3/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 81°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 9 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 8:56 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 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
