The weather in January in Panamá

It's hot in January in Panamá with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.

January is a good month to be in Panamá for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Panamá, Nicaragua. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2021, Panamá reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 5,7 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Panamá

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Panamá. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Panamá New York
Average temperature 31°C 5°C
Max. temperature 31°C 11°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 5,7 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 2 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Panamá with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Panamá is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Panamá, Nicaragua. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Panamá

Temperature in January in Panamá over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Panamá, Nicaragua. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Panamá

Total precipitation in January in Panamá over the years

Daily UV index in January in Panamá

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Panamá, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Panamá by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Panamá. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.