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Panama City in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Panama City in October 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
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 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 416 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the coldest month of the year in Panama City;
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Panama City;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
416 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Panama City has OK weather in October.

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 +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +86°F.

Is Panama City warm or cold in October?

Panama City is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up 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:

Climate in Panama City in October

Panama City weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
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
264 mm416 mm388 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%84%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
449
Rainy days
262720
Snowy days
000

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 264 mm to 416 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 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

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 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Panama City is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 1 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
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 486 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 30 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 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 October in Panama City?

This is the weather in Panama City in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+80°F
2 October
☁️
+86°F
3 October
☀️
+90°F
4 October
☀️
+88°F
5 October
🌧️
+86°F
6 October
🌧️
+86°F
7 October
🌧️
+85°F
8 October
🌧️
+85°F
9 October
🌧️
+85°F
10 October
☁️
+87°F
11 October
☁️
+88°F
12 October
🌧️
+89°F
13 October
☁️
+83°F
14 October
🌧️
+86°F
15 October
🌧️
+85°F
16 October
🌧️
+84°F
17 October
🌧️
+84°F
18 October
🌧️
+85°F
19 October
🌧️
+86°F
20 October
☁️
+88°F
21 October
☁️
+83°F
22 October
🌧️
+84°F
23 October
🌧️
+86°F
24 October
🌧️
+85°F
25 October
🌧️
+85°F
26 October
🌧️
+86°F
27 October
🌧️
+86°F
28 October
☀️
+89°F
29 October
☀️
+88°F
30 October
☀️
+87°F
31 October
☁️
+86°F
In October 2023 Panama City had 5 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+84°F) and the highest in 2015 (+90°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 199 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 7704 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.

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.

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.