Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Panama City
Panama · Central America
Hot afternoons and good sunshine. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 5 wet days, fewer than in most months.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
84%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 81°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
57%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain10%
Cloud42%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Feels 89°F
Rain25%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain23%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain4%
Cloud39%
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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