Panama
Country · Americas, Central America
Panama is a country in Central America with a population of about 4.6 million and an area of 74,177 square kilometers. Its capital is Panama City. The country offers travelers a mix of historical landmarks, UNESCO sites, and natural parks.
Highlights
The site covers 10 top sights. Urban and historical locations include Casco Viejo, Panamá Viejo, Portobelo, Biomuseo, El Chorrillo, and Miraflores. Natural areas and parks consist of Darién National Park, Coiba, Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo, and La Amistad International Park. The sole listed city is Panama City.
Food and drink
Local cuisine features ropa vieja.
When to go
This is the capital's weather. January through March bring lower monthly rain totals between 13 mm and 32 mm, alongside daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C and lows of 24 °C. From May through November, monthly rain increases significantly, ranging from 158 mm in December to 327 mm in October, with daily highs of 28 °C to 29 °C and lows of 24 °C to 25 °C.
Practical notes
Panama uses the Panamanian balboa and the United States dollar as currency. The official language is Spanish. Plugs A and B are used at a voltage of 110.0 V. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC−05:00.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Panama
- Ropa vieja
Top sights in Panama
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 327 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 13 | 19 | 78 | 268 | 264 | 246 | 253 | 272 | 327 | 311 | 158 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Panama City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo
- Metropolitan Natural Park
- Panama Canal Museum
- Soberanía National Park