Panama City
Capital of Panama
Panama City is the capital of Panama and has a population of about 1.5 million people. Visitors come to explore historic districts, local museums, and canal infrastructure.
What to see
The city features two historic areas: Casco Viejo and Panamá Viejo. For cultural and engineering sites, visitors go to the Biomuseo, El Chorrillo, and the Miraflores locks. The Panama Canal Museum is also available for viewing.
When to go
The driest months are January, February, and March, which see between 2 and 8 days of rain. April through December are significantly wetter, with rainy days increasing to between 17 and 27 per month. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs between 28 °C and 30 °C and lows between 24 °C and 25 °C.
Getting there
Travelers can fly into Tocumen International Airport, which is the main hub located 20 km from the city. Alternatively, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport in Albrook is 2 km from the city.
Top sights in Panama City
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
- Panama Canal Museum