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Panama City in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Panama City in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Panama City in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Panama City in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 63 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Panama City has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Panama City in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Panama City for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +90°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.

Is Panama City warm or cold in January?

Panama City is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is one of the coolest months in Panama City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Panama City in January

Panama City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+70°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+102°F+99°F
Rainfall
175 mm63 mm69 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%73%70%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
71412
Cloudy days
151515
Rainy days
921
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 175 mm to 63 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 73%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 7 to 14.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Panama City in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Panama City is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Panama City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 1926 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 226 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Panama City wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 416 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Panama City?

This is the weather in Panama City in January 2023:
1 January
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+90°F
2 January
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+88°F
3 January
☀️
+88°F
4 January
☀️
+89°F
5 January
☀️
+88°F
6 January
☀️
+88°F
7 January
☀️
+88°F
8 January
☀️
+89°F
9 January
☀️
+90°F
10 January
☀️
+88°F
11 January
🌧️
+89°F
12 January
🌧️
+86°F
13 January
☀️
+88°F
14 January
☀️
+88°F
15 January
☀️
+88°F
16 January
☀️
+89°F
17 January
☁️
+90°F
18 January
☀️
+88°F
19 January
☁️
+89°F
20 January
☀️
+91°F
21 January
☀️
+90°F
22 January
☀️
+91°F
23 January
☀️
+90°F
24 January
☁️
+89°F
25 January
☀️
+91°F
26 January
☁️
+90°F
27 January
☀️
+87°F
28 January
☀️
+90°F
29 January
☀️
+91°F
30 January
☀️
+90°F
31 January
☀️
+89°F
In January 2023 Panama City had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Panama City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Panama City in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+86°F) and the highest in 2016 (+94°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1926 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Panama City in January:

Is January a good time to visit Panama City?

January is a really good time to go to Panama City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Panama City.

Can you sunbathe in Panama City in January?

January is warm in Panama City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Panama City rainy in January?

Panama City is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Panama City in January?

The amount of sunny days in Panama City during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Panama City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Panama City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.