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Wheater in Panama
Panama has a tropical climate since it lies so near the equator. Its weather is pleasant year round with temperatures remaining constant. So, most of the time you’ll be able to dress in lightweight clothing. A jacket may be needed at some of the higher elevations. Don’t forget your umbrella for the rainy season. U.S. style rain gear is too warm and cumbersome for the tropics.
Temperatures vary little from season to season and fluctuate with altitude. Weather can vary due to location. The higher you go, the colder it gets, and the lower you go the warmer it is. The sealevel temperature is around 80 to 85 degrees F. (27 degrees C.) most of the year. The Atlantic side tends to receive more rain. The weather on the Pacific side of the country tends to be drier both on the coast and in the mountains.
Like the rest of Central America, Panama only has two seasons. The summer or verano is generally from late December to mid-April with March and April being the warmest months of the year. The rainy season or invierno, runs from mid-April to December. However, there is plenty of sunny weather during the rainy season.
During the wet season, many mornings are sunny and clear with only a few hours of rain in the afternoons. Since the temperature varies little, the wet months are usually as warm as the dry months. It is unusual to have two or three days of continuous rainy weather in most areas of the country. October is usually the rainiest month of the year.
Foreigners should not let the rain get them down since there are a variety of indoor activities available. Panama City has many museums, theaters, malls, casinos, roller skating rinks, Internet Cafés and other indoor activities that will more than keep you busy when it rains.
