December Weather in Panama - 2024
Panama is a warm tropical country in Central America. It is particularly famous for its 48 Miles (77 km) canal that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. The Canal attracts millions of people each year that are eager to witness the engineering marvel. Its favorable tax laws and affordable lifestyle are great attractions for tourists.
Asides from its resourceful canal, Panama is also known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and a plethora of tourist activities. The official language is Spanish, but English is widely spoken among the locals.
Generally, December in Panama will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. You can expect around 23 rainy days, with on average 6.3 inches / 160 mm of rain during the month of December.
Contents
- 1 December weather in Panama
- 2 December weather in Panama in more detail
- 3 What to do in Panama in December
- 4 Is it humid in Panama in December?
- 5 Is December a good time to go to Panama?
- 6 Does it rain all day in Panama in December?
- 7 Is December the rainiest month in Panama?
- 8 Is December the most sunniest month in Panama?
- 9 More information about Panama
- 10 Weather in Panama in other months
- 11 What to do in Panama for each month
December weather in Panama
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Panama, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if December is comfortable or humidGenerally, December in Panama will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 75°F / 24°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature, and the high humidity level.
Panama has its share of rainy days in December. You can expect around 23 rainy days, with on average 6.3 inches / 160 mm of rain during the whole month.
But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.
December weather in Panama in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in December in Panama, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds- What will the temperature be in Panama in December
Generally, you can expect in December an average temperature of 80°F / 27°C during the day and an average of 75°F / 24°C during the night. In December, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 84°F / 29°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 73°F / 23°C.
When looking at the whole year, November and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. March and April are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, March and April are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. January, November and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. And equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 84°F / 29°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Panama each month:
- Can you expect rain in December in Panama?
Generally, you can expect about 23 rain days in December, with on average 6.3 inches / 160 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, March is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.9 inches / 23 mmmm. October is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 12.1 inches / 307 mmmm. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is a lot less than November, which sees around 11.6 inches / 294 mm of rain. And a lot more than January, which sees around 2.3 inches / 58 mm of rain
If we look at the number of days with rain, March is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 8 and 9 days. July and August And are the months with the most rain days with an average of between 30 and 31 days When comparing December with the month before and after, this is slightly less than November, which sees an average of between 25 and 26 days of rain. And more than January, which sees an average of between 16 and 17 days of rain
There is one thing that is important to know, in many tropical destinations rain can be short and heavy, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.- What will the water temperature be in Panama for December
You can expect in December, the water temperature for Panama to be between 84°F / 29°C and 80°F / 27°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.
June has the highest water temperature, with around 86°F / 30°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 82°F / 28°C. When comparing the water temperature from December with the month before and after, December has a water temperature almost equal to November, with a water temperature of an average of between 82°F / 28°C and 84°F / 29°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from January, that is an average of between 82°F / 28°C and 84°F / 29°C.
- Can you expect in December a lot of sunny days in Panama
Generally, you can expect around 2 sunny days in December and around 20 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, March is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. July, August and September And are the months with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 0 sunny days. When comparing December with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to November, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. And slightly less than January, with an average of between 4 and 5 sunny days
We have looked at the sunny days in Panama. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. August is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 23 and 24 cloudy days. March is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. When comparing December with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is lower than November, with around 16 cloudy days. And slightly more than January, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days
- Will it be comfortable in December in Panama?
Generally, December in Panama will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Panama to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). May, June, July and August And have the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). When comparing December with the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). And slightly more than January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid)
What to do in Panama in December
- The Panama Canal: The Panama Canal is the main attraction for many tourists. You can get to see the 48 Miles (77 km) waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
- Panama Viejo: This is the remaining part of the original Panama City, the former capital of the city. It is also known as 'Panama la vieja'. It is located in the current capital's suburbs. It has been a world heritage site since 1997 along with the historical district of Panama.
- Casco Antiguo: The Casco Antiguo is the historic district of Panama City. It is also known as Casco Viego or San Felipe. It was built in 1673 after the original Panama city was almost destroyed by pirates in 1671. There are also Churches & Cafes within the district.
- Bridge of the Americas: The Bridge of the Americas is a road bridge in Panama that connects the North and South American landmasses. The bridge spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and was completed in 1962.
- Metropolitan National Park: It is a park in Panama City. It is the only wildlife refuge in the city and various bird species and the Geoffroy's Tamarin could be seen there
- Amador Causeway: The Amador Causeway is a long stretch of island connector with scenic views of the ocean.
- Biomusco: Biomuscois a museum designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry. It is located on the Amador Causeway in Panama City. The museum focuses on Panama's natural and cultural history, and also emphasizes the role of humans in the 21st Century.
- Panama Canal Museum: The museum is devoted to the history of the construction of the Panama canal.
- Iglesia de San José: This is a 1670s Church with a golden altar.
- Ocean Sun Casino.
- Plaza de Francia.
Is it humid in Panama in December?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Panama in December. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in December in Panama, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Panama during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of December, you can expect that Panama will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable.
January is the month with the most comfort. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. May, June, July and August are the most uncomfortable months. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.
Is December a good time to go to Panama?
Trying to answer the question of whether December is a good time to go to Panama is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for Panama in December, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In December, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will be around 75°F / 24°C.
The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 2 sunny days and 20 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 23 rainy days, with on average 6.3 inches / 160 mm of rain during December. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.
We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that December in Panama is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.
Does it rain all day in Panama in December?
In Panama, it does not rain all day in December. You can expect around 23 rainy days, with on average 6.3 inches / 160 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Panama, there are, on average 2 sunny days and 20 partly sunny days in December. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
And, as for many tropical locations, rain can be short and heavy. This applies particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.
Is December the rainiest month in Panama?
December is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.
To answer what the rainiest month is in Panama, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.
July and August are the months with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 30 days with rain. March is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 9 days.
July and August are the months with the most rain. These are not equal to the months with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 12.1 inches / 307 mm of rain. March is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.9 inches / 23 mm of rain.
Is December the most sunniest month in Panama?
December is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.
To answer what the sunniest month is in Panama, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.
March is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 2 sunny days, and 20 partly suny days. July, August and September are the months with the lowest number of sunny days.
March is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While September is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.
The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. March is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While August is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
More information about Panama
Weather in Panama in other months
- Weather in Panama for January
- Weather in Panama for February
- Weather in Panama for March
- Weather in Panama for April
- Weather in Panama for May
- Weather in Panama for June
- Weather in Panama for July
- Weather in Panama for August
- Weather in Panama for September
- Weather in Panama for October
- Weather in Panama for November
What to do in Panama for each month
- What to do in January in Panama
- What to do in February in Panama
- What to do in March in Panama
- What to do in April in Panama
- What to do in May in Panama
- What to do in June in Panama
- What to do in July in Panama
- What to do in August in Panama
- What to do in September in Panama
- What to do in October in Panama
- What to do in November in Panama
- What to do in December in Panama