January in Panama City
Panama City in January. One of the best months to visit Panama City. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo
What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeCinta CosteraExplore →
This waterfront park and coastal beltway curves along Panama Bay, giving joggers, cyclists, and picnicking families a green strip with unobstructed views of the downtown skyline.
02What to seePanama Canal MuseumExplore →
Housed in a restored 19th-century building in Casco Viejo, this museum traces the canal's history from the French excavation attempt through American construction to Panamanian control.
03What to seeCasco ViejoExplore →
Panama City's UNESCO-listed old town occupies a peninsula of restored colonial buildings, plazas, and churches, sitting directly across the bay from the modern skyline.
04What to seeAmador CausewayExplore →
This road built from canal excavation material links four small islands at the Pacific mouth of the Panama Canal, lined with restaurants, marinas, and views back toward the city skyline.
05What to seeMiraflores LocksExplore →
This set of locks on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal raises and lowers massive cargo ships as they transit between oceans, viewable up close from a dedicated visitor center.
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February in Panama City
Panama City in February. One of the best months to visit Panama City. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
March in Panama City
Panama City in March. One of the best months to visit Panama City. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
April in Panama City
Panama City in April. One of the best months to visit Panama City. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
December in Panama City
Panama City in December. One of the best months to visit Panama City. Typical daytime highs around 86°F (30°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Tocumen International (PTY).
Know before you go
- The Miraflores Locks visitor center is the best spot to watch ships transit the canal, with viewing decks timed to passages.
- Casco Viejo, the colonial old town, is compact, walkable, and increasingly full of good restaurants and rooftop bars.
- Soberania National Park, with real rainforest and wildlife, is a short drive from downtown - a rare combination for a capital city.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Panama City?
The best time to visit Panama City is Dec–Apr, in Panama.
Where is Panama City?
Panama City is in Panama. The nearest major airport is Tocumen International (PTY).
What is Panama City known for?
A skyline that rivals Miami's, the Panama Canal in full operation, and rainforest at the edge of the city.
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