Country guide
Panama
The canal's engineering theatre, the restored quarter of Casco Viejo and the Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro.
Currency
USD
Language
Spanish
English
Widely spoken
Payment
Cards & cash mixed
Power
Type A / B
120 V, 60 Hz
Dialing
+507
Destinations
The sweet-spot windows
Good weather, thinner crowds, better prices: the windows worth aiming for.
| Where | When | Why it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | Dec-Apr | Dry season (Pacific side): sunny, calm seas, good diving | Oct wettest |
Climate zones, month by month
Panama has 1 distinct climate zone. The right month depends on where in the country you're going.
Bocas del Toro Caribbean →
Jan
31°
20°
40mm
11d rain
Feb
31°
20°
24mm
6d rain
Mar
31°
21°
32mm
8d rain
Apr
31°
21°
134mm
15d rain
May
32°
22°
207mm
28d rain
Jun
32°
22°
329mm
29d rain
Jul
32°
22°
348mm
30d rain
Aug
32°
22°
305mm
30d rain
Sep
32°
22°
300mm
29d rain
Oct
32°
22°
373mm
30d rain
Nov
32°
22°
446mm
28d rain
Dec
31°
21°
127mm
21d rain
November Wettest month. 446mm
· 28 rainy days
✓ Best Jan-Mar · ✗ Avoid Jun-Nov
Watch for Jun-Nov cyclones & hurricanes risk · Jun-Nov monsoon flooding risk
Cards tinted by calculated verdict · big number = typical daily high, small = low · hover for conditions