Month guide · Panama City · Panama
Panama City in November
What November is really like in Panama City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ssaucedoc, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Still rainy, but full of patriotic holidays with marching bands and parades across the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the coolest month in Panama City: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Late rainy season (August–November). The wettest period, especially October and November, with long downpours but low prices and patriotic parades in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Fiestas Patrias — separation from Colombia and flag days (3–4 November)
- Independence from Spain (28 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Canal Zone
Panama Canal partial transit
Bring sun protection and a hat; most of the journey is on an open deck in strong sun.
- Time needed
- 5–6 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Views
Landmark · Casco Viejo
Plaza de Francia and Las Bóvedas
At the tip of the old town peninsula, the Plaza de Francia has an obelisk and busts honouring the French engineers and workers who attempted to build the canal in the 1880s.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Religious site · Casco Viejo
Iglesia de San José
Visit when there is no service, and sit near the front to see the carving in detail.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Art
Religious site · Casco Viejo
Catedral Metropolitana
The cathedral on the Plaza de la Independencia, with twin white bell towers, took more than a century to complete and was restored in the 2010s.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Panama City.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 24°C and 18 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Panama City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Panama City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Panama City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still rainy, but full of patriotic holidays with marching bands and parades across the city.
+How warm is Panama City in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Panama City in November?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.