Panama City — time and weather
Panama City is a city in Panama, in the America/Panama time zone. This page shows the current local time in Panama City and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Panama City
Local time in Panama City is based on the America/Panama time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Panama is a narrow isthmus country between two oceans, famous for the Panama Canal, biodiversity-rich rainforests and the Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro.
More about the country: Panama →What to see in Panama City
Sights and historical places
- The Panama Canal and Miraflores Locks with a viewing platform where you can watch ocean ships transit.
- Casco Viejo, the 17th-century historic centre (UNESCO), with plazas, cathedrals and atmospheric restaurants.
- The Biomuseo on the Amador Causeway, a colourful Frank Gehry building dedicated to the isthmus's biodiversity.
- Panamá Viejo, the ruins of the first Spanish city on the Pacific, founded in 1519 and destroyed by the pirate Morgan.
Museums
- The Panama Canal Museum in Casco Viejo tells the story of the canal's construction and history.
- The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art holds ceramics and gold from cultures that flourished before the Spanish arrival.
- The Biomuseo is devoted to the rise of the isthmus and its impact on global biodiversity.
Where to spend time
- The Amador Causeway links four small islands with a waterfront promenade overlooking the canal and Cinta Costera.
- Metropolitan Natural Park within the city offers mini-jungle trails with sloths, monkeys and toucans.
- Boat trips on Gatún Lake include visits to Emberá Indigenous villages and monkey-watching among islets.
Local cuisine
Be sure to try sancocho in Casco Viejo, fresh seafood at the Mercado de Mariscos and ceviche with patacones by the waterfront.
Climate in Panama City: month by month
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with average daytime highs of 31.9 °C; the coolest is November, around 28.6 °C by day and 23.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in October (~356 mm) and is lowest in February (~37 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 24 | 47 | 13 |
| February | 32 | 24 | 37 | 9 |
| March | 32 | 24 | 48 | 16 |
| April | 31 | 24 | 162 | 22 |
| May | 30 | 25 | 294 | 28 |
| June | 29 | 24 | 345 | 29 |
| July | 30 | 24 | 345 | 29 |
| August | 29 | 24 | 330 | 30 |
| September | 29 | 24 | 310 | 29 |
| October | 29 | 24 | 356 | 30 |
| November | 29 | 24 | 351 | 28 |
| December | 30 | 24 | 126 | 20 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Panama City are May, August–September: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Panama City: Sunrise 06:10 · Sunset 18:33 · Day length 12:23
Time difference from Panama City right now:
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