![]() ![]() Locals assert that Panama has two varying climates on each coast. Though summer-style weather lasts all year long in Panama, the wet season between May and mid-December is referred to as “winter” or “green season.” Since it gets awfully humid during this period, it’s the cheapest time to visit Panama. It’s an easy and wonderful place to explore during the dry season © Rosie Bell / iStockphoto / Getty Images The wet season (May to mid-December) is great for whale watching, surfing and national celebrations Panama City is the only world capital with a tropical rainforest within its city limits. Head to the 573-acre Parque Natural Metropolitano to see toucans and motmots soaring majestically above, or meet monkeys and iguanas scurrying around the trees. The tropical climate and shower-free days lend themselves perfectly to sightseeing, alfresco dining, bayfront walks, bike rides and hikes. For those with a penchant for the past, ruins, recovered treasure and well-preserved buildings are ripe for discovery during a stroll through the historic district of Casco Viejo.īehold the modern city’s glass and concrete skyline from a sleek rooftop bar – of which there are many – or wave at ships passing through the world-renowned Panama Canal. Within the capital itself, there’s much to see and do when the rains stay away. (Panama has more than 1000 camera-ready islands.) Panama City is a fantastic base from which to explore the country’s virgin landscapes and countless aquamarine beaches and archipelagos. These months coincide with increased demand and higher prices as snowbirds jet in en masse for blue skies, warmer weather and epic adventures across the country. ![]() In the drier of Panama’s two seasons, the temperature doesn’t vary drastically from month to month, and downpours are both less frequent and less temperamental.Īlso known as “summer” ( verano), the dry season runs from mid-December through April. The dry season (mid-December to April) is the best time for hikes, beaches and festivals Scout new ways to explore the planet's wildest places with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.
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