SeasonMapPanama in January
January is one of Panama's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 3 destinations average 83/100, led by Bocas del Toro at 86 — 27°C and 18 rainy days — while Panama City is warmer at 33°C and scores 79.
#2 of 12 months for Panama · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Panama in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bocas del Toro | Island | 27°C | 117 mm · 18 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Boquete | Trekking hub | 24°C | 77 mm · 19 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Panama City | City | 33°C | 16 mm · 5 days | 79 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Panama in January
- Feria de las Flores y del Cafe · Boquete · 7–18 Jan
- Panama Jazz Festival · Panama City · 10–20 Jan (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Panama's 3 well-known places this month.