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

In January, Panama City averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 30 mm of rain; San José averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 79 mm.

Panama City vs San José in January

San José is the better pick in January — 84 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San José is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Panama City is sweltering, dry, clean air.

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

	🇵🇦 Panama City	🇨🇷 San José
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	30°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	28° / 18°
Rainfall	30 mm	79 mm
Rainy days	6	12
Humidity	80%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	38	27

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

Month by month

Panama City vs San José in January — FAQ

Is January better in Panama City or San José?: San José is the better pick in January — 84 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San José is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Panama City is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Panama City vs San José in January?: In January, Panama City averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 30 mm of rain; San José averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 79 mm.