Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Panama City
Panama · Central America
Hot afternoons. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 18 wet days, fewer than in most months.
58%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
3.9 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
54%December Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
83°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain26%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 91°F
Rain53%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain57%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain15%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 76 | 0.8 | 5 | 7.4 | 81 | 82 |
| Feb | 86 | 76 | 0.5 | 3 | 8.7 | 79 | 81 |
| Mar | 86 | 76 | 0.5 | 3 | 5.9 | 78 | 81 |
| Apr | 87 | 77 | 3.3 | 14 | 5.8 | 81 | 82 |
| May | 86 | 78 | 8.8 | 28 | 3.5 | 86 | 83 |
| Jun | 85 | 78 | 10.0 | 30 | 3.9 | 88 | 84 |
| Jul | 85 | 78 | 11.1 | 30 | 3.4 | 88 | 84 |
| Aug | 85 | 77 | 10.5 | 30 | 3.8 | 88 | 84 |
| Sep | 85 | 77 | 10.1 | 30 | 3.3 | 88 | 85 |
| Oct | 84 | 77 | 10.0 | 30 | 3.4 | 88 | 84 |
| Nov | 84 | 77 | 10.1 | 28 | 4.7 | 88 | 84 |
| Dec | 85 | 77 | 4.1 | 18 | 3.9 | 85 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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