With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other, Panama follows a typical tropical weather pattern. The dry season runs from mid-December to mid-April, and the wet season lasts from May to December. The Caribbean Coast receives more rainfall while the Pacific Coast offers slightly lower temperatures.
Panama is a year-round destination with rain showers during the wet season lasting no more than an hour or two during the day and the environs turning a beautiful shade of green. If, however, you want to laze under a warm Caribbean sun with uninterrupted hours of beach bliss, the best months to visit Panama are January, February, and March, when day time temperatures are in the 80’s, and there’s plenty of sunshine to go around. The wet season starts in May with short but heavy rain spells making an appearance. The months of July to September are ideal for whale watching in Panama when the waters are rife with breaching humpback whales and dolphins too! October and November see the most rainfall. It’s a busy time for domestic travel due to a number of national holidays. During festivals such as Christmas, New Year, Easter and the Carnival, traveling to Panama may be difficult due to road-blocks, parades and closure of shops and businesses.
City exploration calls for lightweight pants and skirts and a good pair of walking shoes. You will find local women dressed in smart dresses, and we recommend packing a few of those for times when you want to attend a party or eat out at an upscale restaurant. Semi-formal trousers and short-sleeved shirts work well for men.
Panama experiences a typical tropical weather pattern with short bursts of rain happening throughout the year. It is wise to pack a lightweight rain jacket and rainproof phone cover, even if you are visiting the country during the dry season.
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