What is the weather like in Panama City vs San José in December?

In December, Panama City averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 86 mm of rain; San José averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 135 mm.

Panama City vs San José in December

San José is the better pick in December — 78 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San José is hot, rainy, clean air, while Panama City is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Panama City vs San José — December climate, side by side

	🇵🇦 Panama City	🇨🇷 San José
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	29°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	28° / 18°
Rainfall	86 mm	135 mm
Rainy days	18	15
Humidity	85%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	34	26

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

Month by month

Panama City vs San José in December — FAQ

Is December better in Panama City or San José?: San José is the better pick in December — 78 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San José is hot, rainy, clean air, while Panama City is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Panama City vs San José in December?: In December, Panama City averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 86 mm of rain; San José averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 135 mm.