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Panama City in October

Avoid month. Among the wettest months; flooding on some roads.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
19
Crowds
Low
Panama overall
Prices
Low
Panama overall

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Panama City

Among the wettest months; flooding on some roads.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Panama CityHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 19 days
  • Pacific side, Panama · Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuerorainy

    Dry, breezy mid-December to April; the rest of the year brings heavy afternoon storms.

Wet peak season

Lowest prices.

Watch: Heavy rain, flooded streets and some closures.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Rainy season

    May–November

    Heavy afternoon rain; outdoor stops belong in the morning.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Panama overall
Low
Prices · Panama overall
Low

Panama overall: Wettest in Panama City; Bocas often calm and clear.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Panama City, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 19

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 1

    Jan: 3

October: Among the wettest months; flooding on some roads.

January: Dry season; hot, breezy.

Panama City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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