Panama
Panama in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Panama in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Panama in February?
- Santiago is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (92°F) in February; Cerro Punta is the coolest at 20°C (68°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Panama in February?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bocas del Toro (27°C (81°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Santiago
Coolest
20°
Cerro Punta
Driest
1 mm
Pedasí
Warmest sea
27°
Bocas del Toro
Across Panama, February highs run from 20°C (68°F) (Cerro Punta) to 33°C (92°F) (Santiago). On average it is about as warm as January. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Panama City, Bocas del Toro, and Boquete.
Best places in Panama in February
82 
Panama City
Panamá · Panama
31° / 24° 98 mm Feb
87
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
29° / 22° 127 mm Feb
83
Boquete
Chiriquí Province · Panama
26° / 15° 25 mm Feb
86
Colón
Colón · Panama
29° / 24° 34 mm Feb
51
David
Chiriquí Province · Panama
33° / 22° 149 mm Feb
47
Santiago
Veraguas Province · Panama
33° / 21° 126 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa | 31° | 24° | 8 mm | 25° | 93 |
| San Pedro | 30° | 24° | 11 mm | 25° | 91 |
| Mulatupo | 30° | 23° | 9 mm | — | 90 |
| Portobelo | 29° | 24° | 29 mm | 27° | 88 |
| Puerto Obaldía | 30° | 23° | 17 mm | — | 88 |
| Bocas del Toro | 29° | 22° | 127 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Colón | 29° | 24° | 34 mm | 27° | 86 |
| Boquete | 26° | 15° | 25 mm | — | 83 |
| Panama City | 31° | 24° | 98 mm | — | 82 |
| Volcán | 25° | 13° | 42 mm | — | 82 |
| Nueva Gorgona | 32° | 24° | 6 mm | — | 81 |
| Cerro Punta | 20° | 9° | 74 mm | — | 74 |
| Pedasí | 33° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 73 |
| Gualaca | 32° | 21° | 55 mm | — | 55 |
| David | 33° | 22° | 149 mm | — | 51 |
| Santiago | 33° | 21° | 126 mm | — | 47 |
Festivals in Panama in February
- Panamanian Carnival Panamanian Carnival also called the fiesta of King Momo, are celebrated for 4 consecutive days, before Ash Wednesday. The celebration ends on Tuesday night on the Burial of the Sardine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Panama in February?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Cerro Punta to 33° in Santiago.
Can you swim in Panama in February?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bocas del Toro at about 27°.