Normal weather for Panama in January
It's hot in January in Panama with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
In January, there is an average of 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Panama in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
79 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
The climate of Panama is based on weather data from Panama City. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Panama for a full picture of the climate.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Panama with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Panama will be around 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Is January a good time to visit Panama?
January is a great month to be in Panama for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Panama in January
With 35°C, Panama hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Panama
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Panama, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in Panama
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The temperature remained stable around 28 degrees, although ... more
Daily Precipitation in January in Panama
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Panama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Panama.
Daily UV Index in January in Panama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Panama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Panama Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Panama, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Panama Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Panama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Panama
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Panama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Panama
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The temperature remained stable around 28 degrees, although there were showers every day. Relatively high humidity, but overall a pleasant winter holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Panama by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Panama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
