About Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half of the country's over 4 million inhabitants.
Climate in Panama City
Warmest March, coolest November, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, July, December.
Monthly climate normals for Panama City, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 30.5°C | 23.8°C | 44mm | 330h |
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| February | 32°C | 24.2°C | 9mm | 318h |
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| March | 32.9°C | 23.9°C | 16mm | 347h |
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| April | 31.6°C | 24.5°C | 90mm | 335h |
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| May | 30°C | 24.9°C | 212mm | 268h |
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| June | 29.1°C | 24.2°C | 328mm | 244h |
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| July | 29.2°C | 24°C | 283mm | 250h |
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| August | 28.7°C | 24.1°C | 457mm | 213h |
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| September | 28.5°C | 24°C | 295mm | 250h |
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| October | 28.6°C | 24.1°C | 291mm | 283h |
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| November | 27.8°C | 24°C | 285mm | 243h |
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| December | 29.5°C | 23.6°C | 134mm | 322h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Panama is a country at the southern end of Central America. The country is known as the "Crossroads of the Americas" due to its location between North and South America. Its name, given by Indigenous peoples, means "abundance of fish," reflecting the country's status as a paradise for water sports lovers and eco-tourists.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá
- Coiba
- Darién National Park
- Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves
- The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá
- fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo
Upcoming public holidays
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