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What the climate in Panama is like
In general terms, the dry season runs from January to April and the rainy season from May to December, although rainfall differs between the Pacific and the Caribbean: Bocas del Toro and Colón get rain through much of the year. On the coasts temperatures hover around 25 to 32 degrees, and in the western highlands, such as Boquete, afternoons and nights are cooler.
Why these five cities
They cover the capital, the Caribbean, Chiriquí province, the highlands and the Bocas del Toro archipelago, where most business, tourism and residency trips concentrate. For official alerts, the reference body is the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the weather data come from?
From the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway), which offers open forecasts for any point on the planet. Radar Panamá queries it every 30 minutes for the five cities.
What does 24-hour minimum and maximum mean?
It is the lowest and highest temperature forecast for the next 24 hours from the latest update, not the record for the calendar day.
When is the rainy season in Panama?
In general terms, from May to December. In the Caribbean, such as Colón and Bocas del Toro, it can also rain in other months.
Where is it cooler in Panama?
In the highlands, such as Boquete, where temperatures are usually several degrees below the capital, especially in the afternoon and at night.
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Sources
- MET Norway, open data licence, forecast by coordinates.
- Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama, official alerts.