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September · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 36/100

Panama City in September

Mixed · 36/100Beach 60/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation282 mm25 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
8.99° N, 79.52° WElevation 17 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
When to goPanama City · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36September
Best timeJan–Mar
September: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Panama City averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 282 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 71%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

September scores 36/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Panama City. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 14 minutes over the month.

Why 36/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%67%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%32%

Beach score this month: 60/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Panama City this month

Arraiján
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Arraiján

Panamá Oeste Province · 15 km SW
28°Sep high
25wet days
37score
Arraiján
Tocumen
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Tocumen

Panamá · 18 km NE
29°Sep high
28wet days
35score
Tocumen
Vacamonte
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Vacamonte

Panamá Oeste Province · 22 km SW
28°Sep high
25wet days
36score
Vacamonte
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Juan Díaz

Panamá · 10 km NE
28°Sep high
28wet days
36score
Juan Díaz
ivTop of the table

Panama's best in September

Where to go in September
Puerto Armuelles
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Puerto Armuelles

Chiriquí Province
27°Sep high
29wet days
41score
Puerto Armuelles
La Concepción
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La Concepción

Chiriquí Province
27°Sep high
27wet days
40score
La Concepción
Bocas del Toro
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Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro Province
28°Sep high
28wet days
40score
Bocas del Toro
Changuinola
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Changuinola

Bocas del Toro Province
28°Sep high
29wet days
38score
Changuinola
·Questions

Panama City in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Panama City?

September scores 36/100 for Panama City, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Panama City in September?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Panama City in September?

Panama City receives about 282 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 25 days.

Can you swim in Panama City in September?

The sea averages 29°C in September, warm enough for most swimmers.