Panama City vs Placencia in January

Placencia is the better pick in January — 84 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Placencia is hot, rainy, clean air, while Panama City is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Panama City vs PlacenciaJanuary climate, side by side

Panama CityPlacencia
Comfort score74/100 (B)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high36°C30°C
Avg high / low32° / 24°26° / 22°
Rainfall30 mm89 mm
Rainy days620
Humidity80%83%
Air quality (AQI)3843

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Panama City vs Placencia in January — FAQ

Is January better in Panama City or Placencia?
Placencia is the better pick in January — 84 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Placencia is hot, rainy, clean air, while Panama City is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Panama City vs Placencia in January?
In January, Panama City averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Placencia averages 26°C high / 22°C low with about 89 mm.