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Panama City in September
What September is really like in Panama City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: LWY from Pasadena, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
September 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 12.2 hours of daylight. Wet and humid; quiet in tourism, with lower hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 10th-warmest 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 August (31°C (88°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:18
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Panama City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Amador
Amador Causeway
Rent a bike or surrey near the start of the causeway in the late afternoon, when it is cooler and the skyline catches the sunset.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Bella Vista and Avenida Balboa
Cinta Costera
The coastal park built on reclaimed land along Avenida Balboa has kilometres of walking and cycling paths, sports courts and playgrounds facing the bay.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
- Active
Viewpoint · Canal Zone
Ancón Hill
Start early in the morning, when it is cooler and the wildlife is most active, and carry water.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Park · Canal Zone
Metropolitan Natural Park
A protected area of tropical forest within the city limits, with marked trails that climb to a viewpoint over the city and the canal.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
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 September a good time to visit Panama City?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Panama City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Panama City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and humid; quiet in tourism, with lower hotel prices.
+How warm is Panama City in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Panama City in September?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.