Panama Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is one of the best months to visit Panama. The country experiences warm and sunny weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
The average temperature in Panama in January is around 26.5°C (79.7°F), with highs reaching 31.3°C (88.4°F) and lows dropping to 23.3°C (74°F). The average feels-like temperature is slightly higher at 27.9°C (82.2°F), with a maximum feels-like temperature of 35.6°C (96.2°F) and a minimum feels-like temperature that matches the average low of 23.3°C (74°F).
Panama has a relatively high average humidity of 79.3% in January, which can make the temperatures feel warmer. Travelers can expect occasional rain showers, as the average precipitation is 2.18 inches with a high chance of precipitation at 93.5%, although it only covers 22.2% of the days. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there are around 29 rainy days on average in January.
The winds in Panama are moderate, with an average wind speed of 22.6 km/h (14.0 mph) and an average gust of 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph). The atmospheric pressure is relatively stable at an average of 1011.2 mb. The skies are partly cloudy on average, with a cloud cover of 55.5%.
Overall, January offers pleasant and warm weather in Panama, with a chance of occasional showers. It is a popular time for tourists to visit the country and enjoy its beaches, jungles, and cultural attractions.
What is the temperature in Panama in January?
Average air temperature in Panama is 26.5°C (79.7°F) in January. The outside temperature in Panama feels like 27.9°C (82.2°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.3°C (88.4°F) and feels like 35.6°C (96.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23.3°C (74°F) which feels like 23.3°C (74°F).
How hot is Panama in January?
The hot temperature in January in Panama rises to 32.6°C (90.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.3% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 39.2 °C (102.6°F). The average maximum temp in Panama is 31.3°C (102.6°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Panama in January?
The coldest temp in Panama in January drops to 21°C (69.8°F) during the cold nights. With 22.6km/h (14.1mph) winds and 79.3% humidity it feels like 21°C (69.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23.3°C (74°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Panama in January?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Panama in January averaging 2.18 mm of precipitation. Panama has a 93.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Panama throughout January?
Panama has 2.18 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Panama windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Panama during January is 22.6km/h (14.1mph) and average windgust is 21.7km/h (13.5mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 35.3km/h (21.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Panama in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from North-Northwest direction in Panama.
What are the humidity levels in Panama in January?
The average humidity levels in Panama in January are 79.3%. Daily humidity levels in Panama range from 70.3% to 88.3% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Panama in January?
Panama has 11 hours 40 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Panama in January is at 6:37:30 and the sunset is at 18:17:30.
What is the cloud coverage in Panama in January?
Clouds cover 55.5% of the sky on average throughout January in Panama. The cloud coverage ranges from 38% to 67% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Panama?
The average UV index in Panama is 8.1 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Panama in January?
The average solar radiation is 206.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Panama during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 120.2 W/m2 to 267.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Panama?
The average solar energy during January in Panama is 17.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 10.5 MJ/m2, to 23.2 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Panama in January?
Yes, there is a 24.2% risk for severe weather in Panama in January.
What is the air pressure in Panama in January?
On average the air pressure in Panama in January is 1011.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.7 mb to 1012.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Panama in January?
The average daylight visibility in Panama in January is 9.7 km (6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.4 km (5.2 miles) to 10.4 km (6.5 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Panama in January?
The average dew point in Panama during January is 22.4°C (72.3°F).
Where is the data for Panama climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Panama in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- FSU Republic of Panama FL US WEATHERSTEM
- MARCOS A GELABERT I, PM
- TOCUMEN INTERNATIONAL, PM
- PANAMA PACIFICO, PM
- MPMG
- MPPA
- MPTO