Panama City
Panama
A dynamic juxtaposition of colonial plazas, soaring glass skyscrapers, and tropical jungle edges.
Warmest month is March at 33°C on average. Coolest is June at 30°C. Driest reading falls in February with 2 rain days.
Costs and travel essentials
- CoffeeWorld Bank PPP baseline$2.00 (~$2.00)Country-level price estimate for Panama, 2026-07-11. Scaled from a US baseline, not a local survey.
- $2.75 (~$2.75)Country-level price estimate for Panama, 2026-07-11. Scaled from a US baseline, not a local survey.
- Flight timeMethodology11h 30m from London HeathrowGreat-circle plus routing overhead.
- Flight CO2eDEFRA 2024 factors3,233 kg return from London HeathrowDEFRA 2024 economy factors, includes radiative forcing.
- FCDO advisorygov.uk, snapshot compiled 2026-07-11FCDO advises against travel to specific parts of the country.Advises against travel to the Darien province jungle areas. Check the latest FCDO advice before booking.
- Tap waterCDC / WHO guidanceSafe in major urban areas; treat or use bottled elsewhere.Safe in Panama City; treat in Bocas del Toro and remote areas.
| Month | Avg high | Daily spread | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 3°C | 6 |
| February | 32° | 2°C | 2 |
| March | 33° | 3°C | 4 |
| April | 32° | 4°C | 15 |
| May | 31° | 4°C | 28 |
| June | 30° | 4°C | 30 |
| July | 31° | 3°C | 29 |
| August | 30° | 4°C | 29 |
| September | 30° | 4°C | 30 |
| October | 30° | 3°C | 28 |
| November | 30° | 3°C | 28 |
| December | 31° | 3°C | 20 |
What to do
- Stroll the cobblestone streets and rooftop bars of historic Casco Viejo
- Ride bikes along the Amador Causeway for skyline and ocean views
- Hike to the city overlooks in Metropolitan Natural Park
- Eat world-class ceviche at the bustling Mercado de Mariscos
How we know this
Values are the average of the last ten calendar years of daily readings from Visual Crossing, snapped to the destination cluster. Daily spread is the width between the 10th and 90th percentiles of daily highs, not a forecast error margin. Rain days count any day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.