Panama City weather in December
December in Panama City: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Panama City · #281 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Panama City climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Panama City in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Panama City?
- December in Panama City: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Panama City on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Panama City in December?
- In December, Panama City averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 76.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Panama City in December?
- Panama City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.