Panama City weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
What is the weather like in Panama City in December?
In December, Panama City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 103 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Panama City.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 49 | 51 | 79 |
| Day | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 27 | 18 | 5 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:25 – 18:01
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Panama
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %1 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in December
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Panama City in December: quick answers
Is Panama City hot in December?
Yes. In December, Panama City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Panama City in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Panama City in December?
It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 103 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences