Panama City in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 417 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the coldest month of the year in Panama City;
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
417 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Panama City has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Panama City in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Panama City for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +82°F.
Is Panama City warm or cold in October?
Panama City is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
October is the coldest month in Panama City, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Panama City in October
Water in Panama City in October is Very warm. It varies from +81°F to +85°F, with an average of +83°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +84°F.
In October, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Panama City are reached in June, when the average sea temperature rises to +84°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +79°F.
Can you swim in Panama City in October?
You can definitely swim in Panama City in October, the water is very warm (+83°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!
Climate in Panama City in October
Panama City weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+84°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+68°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+93°F
+95°F
Rainfall
268 mm
417 mm
397 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+83°F
+83°F
+82°F
Humidity
84%
84%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
9
11
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 268 mm to 417 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Panama City in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Panama City is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Panama City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 491 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 94 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Panama City, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Panama City wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 417 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Panama City?
This is the weather in Panama City in October 2023:
1 October
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+90°F
2 October
🌧️
+90°F
3 October
🌧️
+88°F
4 October
🌧️
+84°F
5 October
🌧️
+86°F
6 October
🌧️
+86°F
7 October
☁️
+90°F
8 October
🌧️
+86°F
9 October
🌧️
+87°F
10 October
🌧️
+86°F
11 October
☁️
+88°F
12 October
☁️
+90°F
13 October
☁️
+89°F
14 October
🌧️
+88°F
15 October
🌧️
+88°F
16 October
☁️
+87°F
17 October
☁️
+88°F
18 October
☀️
+91°F
19 October
🌧️
+88°F
20 October
🌧️
+88°F
21 October
🌧️
+84°F
22 October
☁️
+86°F
23 October
☁️
+88°F
24 October
🌧️
+87°F
25 October
🌧️
+84°F
26 October
🌧️
+87°F
27 October
🌧️
+84°F
28 October
🌧️
+86°F
29 October
🌧️
+86°F
30 October
🌧️
+86°F
31 October
🌧️
+83°F
In October 2023 Panama City had 1 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Panama City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Panama City in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+83°F) and the highest in 2023 (+89°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 1310 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 28328 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Panama City in October:
Is October a good time to visit Panama City?
It’s always a good time to visit Panama City, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Panama City in October?
October 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.
Can you swim in Panama City in October?
Yes, you can swim in Panama City in October, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +83°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.
Is Panama City rainy in October?
Panama City is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Panama City in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Panama City in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.
