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Why visit Panama City?

Panama City is the capital of Panama, located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. It combines a modern skyline of towers with a restored colonial quarter and nearby rainforest. The city is a major hub for shipping, banking and air travel in the Americas.

Casco Viejo, the historic district, has restored plazas, churches and balconied buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the ruins of Panamá Viejo, the original settlement. At the Miraflores Locks, visitors can watch large ships pass through the canal from viewing platforms. The Biomuseo, designed by Frank Gehry, explains how the rise of the isthmus changed the natural history of the Americas. The Amador Causeway links the mainland to small islands and is popular for cycling and walking. The Cinta Costera is a waterfront promenade with views of the skyline. Metropolitan Natural Park offers rainforest trails inside the city limits. The Mercado de Mariscos is a popular place to eat fresh ceviche.

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Popular experiences in Panama City

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When to go to Panama City

The best months for Panama City are December, January, February, March and April. Highs then sit around 31°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
31°
low 24°
10 wet days
Feb
31°
low 24°
7 wet days
Mar
32°
low 24°
10 wet days
Apr
32°
low 25°
20 wet days
May
30°
low 25°
30 wet days
Jun
29°
low 24°
30 wet days
Jul
29°
low 24°
30 wet days
Aug
29°
low 24°
30 wet days
Sep
29°
low 24°
30 wet days
Oct
29°
low 24°
30 wet days
Nov
28°
low 24°
28 wet days
Dec
30°
low 24°
20 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Panama City, Provincia de Panamá. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Panama City — common questions

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

The best months for Panama City are December, January, February, March and April. Highs then sit around 31°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Panama City?

March is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 32°C. November is the coolest, around 28°C by day and 24°C at night. May is the wettest, with about 30 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Panama City known for?

Panama City is best known for city life, history, culture and food. The things people come for: Panama Canal locks, Casco Viejo, Biomuseo, Amador Causeway.

Who is Panama City best suited to?

Panama City works particularly well for couples, solo travellers, groups of friends and seniors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Panama City?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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Do I need a visa for Panama?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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