When to go · Panama
Panama in February
Great month. Dry; Carnival may fall here (check) — Panama City and Las Tablas full.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Panama
- Prices
- High
- Panama
Verdict
Dry; Carnival may fall here (check) — Panama City and Las Tablas full.
Is another month better than February?
No other month rates higher than February for Panama in this guide.
Weather in February
- Pacific side · Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuerobest weather
Dry, breezy mid-December to April; the rest of the year brings heavy afternoon storms.
- Chiriquí highlands · Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Puntabest weather
Cool (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)); the bajareque drizzle blows through Dec–Feb.Cool (59–77 °F (15–25 °C)); the bajareque drizzle blows through Dec–Feb.
- Caribbean · Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala, Portobelobest weather
Rain possible any month; September–October and February–March are the driest spells; outside the hurricane belt.
- Caribbean West: Bocas del Toro and the islands · Caribbean coast and archipelagobest weather
Rain is possible all year; the driest stretch is roughly February to April and again in September–October. The heaviest rain and the highest humidity fall from May to August, and the Caribbean side can be wet when the Pacific side is dry.
- Central Panama: Panama City and the Pacific side · city, Canal, Coronadobest weather
Dry season roughly mid-December to April; May–November is wet, with heavy afternoon showers and the highest humidity in September–October.
- Central Panama: El Valle and the interior · mountain crater, 600 mbest weather
Cooler than the city by several degrees; mornings clear, cloud builds after midday.
- Central Panama: Portobelo and the Caribbean side · Colón coastrainy
Rainier than the Pacific side and can rain in any month; the calmest, driest window is February–April.
- Eastern Panama: Guna Yala coast and islands · Caribbean side, San Blas archipelagocheck
Seasonal conditions: check. Rain is possible any month, and boat rides can be choppy when the trade winds are strong.
- Eastern Panama: Darién interior · Inland rainforest east of Yavizacheck
Hot and humid year-round; trail and river conditions: check.
- Pacific West: Chiriquí lowlands and coast · David, Boca Chica, Pedregalbest weather
Dry December–April; rainy May–November with sunny mornings and afternoon showers. No hurricanes.
- Pacific West: Chiriquí highlands · Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Puntabest weather
Noticeably cooler than the coast, especially at night; bring a layer. Rain is common in the green season.
- Pacific West: Azuero (Herrera, Los Santos) · Pedasí, Chitrébest weather
Hot and dry December–April; festival season peaks around Carnival.
- Panama City33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 3 rain days
- Aguadulce31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain days
- Balboa30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 5 rain days
- Bastimentos30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain days
- Boca Brava34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
- Boca Chica31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days
- Bocas del Toro31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 10 rain days
- Boquete25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
- Cambutal31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain days
- Cerro Punta23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 5 rain days
- Changuinola30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 10 rain days
- Colón30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days
- Coronado32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
- David31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain days
- El Valle de Antón30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain days
- Gamboa31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- Gualaca30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain days
- Isla Carenero30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 5 rain days
- Isla Palenque32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain days
- Islas Ladrones31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
- Islas Paridas33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
- Islas Secas33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 3 rain days
- Las Lajas33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
- Mulatupo o Sasardi30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 5 rain days
- Pedasi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 5 rain days
- Portobelo30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 6 rain days
- Puerto Obaldia31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
- San Blas Islands31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 4 rain days
- San Francisco33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
- Santa Catalina30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
- Santa Fe31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- Santiago de Veraguas32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
- Taboga31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
- Volcán31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain days
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.
Carnival big impact
Feb–Mar (4 days before Ash Wednesday, check)
Country stops; Las Tablas and Panama City packed; beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama
- High
- Prices · Panama
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Panama, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Jan: Great
Crowds
Feb: High
Jan: High
Prices
Feb: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Jan: 3
February: Dry; Carnival may fall here (check) — Panama City and Las Tablas full.
January: Dry and windy on the Pacific; peak season; Boquete flower fair (check).
Panama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in February
Rated best or good this month
Pacific side
Best weather of the year (Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuero)
Chiriquí highlands
Best weather of the year (Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Punta)
Caribbean
Best weather of the year (Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala, Portobelo)
Driest month; Carnival dates move.
Best months: Dec–Apr
Best months: Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct
Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season)
Best months: Dec–Apr, Sep–Oct
Best months: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)
Best months: Jan–Apr (dry season)
Best months: Dry season Dec–Apr for calm beach, rainy season May–Nov for big surf, whales July–Oct
Best months: Dec–Apr