Panama City Weather in January
Panama · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low25°C (76°F)
Rainfall25 mm (1.0 in)
RatingExcellent 8/10
Expect hot days in Panama City in January: the average high is 30°C (85°F) and the average low is 25°C (76°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. Humidity averages 79%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.5 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Panama City?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Panama City. The weather rates excellent (8/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 25 mm (1.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 31% |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 20 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 84 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Panama City in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Panama City weather in other months
Jan30°C / 25°C25 mmExcellentFeb30°C / 25°C13 mmExcellentMar31°C / 25°C25 mmExcellentApr31°C / 26°C124 mmFairMay30°C / 26°C264 mmPoorJun29°C / 26°C262 mmPoorJul29°C / 26°C227 mmPoorAug29°C / 26°C249 mmPoorSep29°C / 26°C258 mmPoorOct28°C / 26°C283 mmPoorNov29°C / 26°C273 mmPoorDec29°C / 25°C109 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit Panama CityFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Cartagena30°C · 7 mm
- San Jose24°C · 38 mm
- Medellin24°C · 127 mm
- Barranquilla30°C · 4 mm
- Cali30°C · 64 mm
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.