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Panama in January: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

January is peak season for travel to Panama, and with (mostly) clear skies and hot temperatures, who can blame vacationers for flocking to Panama's beaches at this time? Read on to learn more about traveling to Panama in January.

San Blas islands, Panama
Panama in February: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

February falls right in the middle of the dry, high season in Panama. It's an ideal time to hit the beaches on both the Pacific or Caribbean coasts, but you won't have the country to yourself. Read on to learn more about traveling to Panama in February.

Beach in Panama
Panama in March: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

March is one of the hottest and driest months of the year in Panama. Combine this with the major festival of Easter, and March is a busy time to travel to Panama. Read on to learn more about visiting Panama in March, including where to go and what to do.

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Panama in April: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

Panama's dry season comes to a soggy end later in April, but you can enjoy some idyllic beach time earlier in the month. Read on to learn more about making the most of your trip to Panama in April.

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Panama in May: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

May is the start of the rainy season in Panama, which stretches for about half the year. If you don't mind getting a bit wet, May is a more affordable time to visit. Read on to learn more about traveling to Panama in May.

Rain clouds over jungle in Panama
Panama in June: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

June is the rainy season in Panama, with soaring humidity and rain showers, but periods of clear weather too. If you're on a tight budget, it's not a bad time to visit the tropical country. Read on to find out more about visiting Panama in June.

Panama city skyline
Panama in July: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

Right in the middle of the rainy season, July is a quiet and cheaper time to visit Panama City. While you might not want to lounge on a beach, cultural sightseeing activities are worthwhile in any weather. Read on to learn more about visiting Panama in July.

Panama city skyline
Panama in August: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

August is the middle of the rainy season in Panama, and while most travelers won't want to spend much time lounging on a beach during this month, there are other compelling reasons to visit this tropical country in August. Read on to learn more.

Starfish Beach on Bocas del Toro, Panama
Panama in September: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

September is the wet season in Panama, but if you can put up with the humidity and rain showers, there are good reasons to visit this tropical country in September—lower prices and whale watching among them. Read on to find out more about visiting Panama in September.

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Panama in October: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

One of the wettest months of the year in Panama, October isn't every traveler's ideal time to visit the tropical country. However, you can still enjoy certain activities and sights in October, despite the rain. Read on to learn more about visiting Panama in October.

National Theatre of Panama in Casco Antiguo, Panama City
Panama in November: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

With relentlessly wet weather and a series of national holidays that close things down, November isn't a favorite month for travelers to visit Panama. However, if you can only visit the tropical Central American country during this month, you can still have a great time. Here's what to know about traveling to Panama in November.

Tropical island in Panama
Panama in December: Travel Tips, Weather, & More

December is the start of the dry season in Panama, so combine that with the major holiday of Christmas and it's a busy time of year to visit. But with great weather, you might find the peak season worth it anyway. Read on to learn more about visiting Panama in December.