Country Overview For Panama
The climate in Panama is typically tropical maritime; hot, humid, cloudy; prolonged rainy season (May to January), short dry season (January to May). The terrain: interior mostly steep, rugged mountains and dissected, upland plains; coastal areas largely plains and rolling hills. For Panama City in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 31°C with the average minimum 25°C, while in June the average maximum is 30°C with a minimum of 25°C. The wettest month for Panama City is September with an average of 39.5mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is January with 0.0mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR APRIL
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Playa Barqueta.
Temperature
Throughout the month of April daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 33°C that's about 92°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 23°C, that's 74°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in April has been 38°C that's 101°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 19°C, about 66°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for April is around 67%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels you can expect dangerous heat conditions. Sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 67 mm, that's 3 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 6 days of the month.
Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day
We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For April expect the sun to shine for an average of 9 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in April has been around 10 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 6 mph, or 6 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 52 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 32 mph, or 28 knots.
Fog
On average the month of April is not affected by foggy conditions.
SWIMMING AND WATER TEMPERATURE
The temperature of water an individual will feel comfortable in is very much personal preference. What feels unbearably cold to one person for a swim might be fine for another. We have created our own Swimming Water Temperature Index offering a guide to water temperature and comfort levels for swimming;
In April, for the nearest coastal location, the temperature of the sea averages around 29°C, that's 84° Fahrenheit. Our index indicates for swimming in this is considered very warm and would be enjoyed by all. With this temperature you can stay active in the water for extended periods of time without feeling uncomfortable.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.