Panama City weather in January
January in Panama City: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Panama City · #223 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Panama City climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Panama City in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Panama City?
- January in Panama City: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Panama City on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Panama City in January?
- In January, Panama City averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 15.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Panama City in January?
- Panama City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.