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Panama City in April
What April is really like in Panama City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Panama City. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with humidity building and the first showers late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Panama City: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (33°C (91°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Dry season (mid-December–April). Sunny, breezy days around 32 °C with little rain; the busiest and priciest time, with the jazz festival and Carnival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Semana Santa (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Casco Viejo
Panama Canal Museum
Housed in the building used as headquarters by the French canal company on the Plaza de la Independencia, this museum tells the story of the isthmus as a crossing point, the failed French attempt, the American construction and the 1999 handover of the canal to Panama.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
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Museum · Amador
Biomuseo
Allow around two hours and combine it with a bike ride or lunch along the causeway.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Nature
Landmark · Canal Zone
Miraflores Locks
The closest set of canal locks to the city lifts and lowers ships about 16 metres between the Pacific and Miraflores Lake.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- History
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Historic site · Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo
Walk it in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat, and stick to the restored streets after dark.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Panama City.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Panama City?
It is one of the best months to visit Panama City. The hottest month, with humidity building and the first showers late in the month.
+How warm is Panama City in April?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Panama City in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.