Panama » Weather

Situated in the southern area of Central America, adjacent to Colombia to the south and Costa Rica to the north, Panama dwells between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Panama is comparatively even level, with most of its territory under 3,000 feet.

The only noteworthy chain of mountains is recognized as the "Cordillera Central", which initiate in Costa Rica and fall down in height as it shoves eastward towards Panama City.

Panama is assorted by two oceans. The country of Panama experiences tropical climate with periods of rain and sunshine alternating throughout the year. Some regions of Panama are subjected to dissimilar weather structures than others, most often consequence to their height and nearness to the ocean.

Both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean function as two significant basins, especially for the fresh water Panama Canal. Normally the rains on the Caribbean or Atlantic seashore have a tendency to be steadier for longer episode of time. The Pacific coast of Panama receives less rain.

With blue skies common during the dry period, the summer time is synonymous with winds from the north and extensive periods of sun with very low or no rain. Throughout the wet season these heavy rains are likely to be short in duration but rather strong. Summer takes place within the December and April. The winter season takes place in the remaining part of the year.

The normal daily temperature of the Panama region is roughly 30 degrees Celsius and it changes little during the year.

Throughout the evening hours the temperature fluctuates more very much. Level of humidity fluctuates most in entire region of Panama. The evenings are usually chilly, predominantly in the dry season, caused by refreshing breezes and star lit skies.

Panama is a country impacted by plentiful weather conditions. These all types of climatic conditions have assisted Panama region to produce good surroundings in which to enjoy open-air tourism recreations.

No matter you are paying attentions to sun bathing, diving, hiking, or bird watching, climatic diversity of Panama offers plentiful possibility to enjoy them all.

 

Average Temperature (°C)
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Minimum Period of Record: 21 years

 

  

Average Rainfall (mm)
Minimum Period of Record: 21 years