The weather in December in Panama
It's hot in December in Panama with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Panama. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Panama. 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 35°C in 2015, Panama reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 167 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.
Daily weather in December for Panama
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Panama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
Panama | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 32°C | 9°C |
Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 167 mm | 133 mm |
Rainy days | 18 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Panama with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Panama is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in Panama runs from June to November.
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The climate in Panama is based on weather data from Panama City. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Panama to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Panama. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Panama
Temperature in December in Panama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Panama. 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 December in Panama
Total precipitation in December in Panama over the years
Daily UV index in December in Panama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Panama, 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.
Weather experiences in December in Panama
The weather in December in Panama is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Panama? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Write your own reviewSeveral tropical rainstorms led to changeable weather conditions. The vacation was not spoiled by the climate.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Panama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Panama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.