Panama
Panama in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Panama in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Panama in March?
- Santiago is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 34°C (94°F) in March; Cerro Punta is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Panama in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bocas del Toro (28°C (82°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
34°
Santiago
Coolest
21°
Cerro Punta
Driest
5 mm
Santiago
Warmest sea
28°
Bocas del Toro
March in Panama ranges from 21°C (70°F) in Cerro Punta to 34°C (94°F) in Santiago — a spread of 13 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as February. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Panama City, Bocas del Toro, and Boquete.
Best places in Panama in March
91 
Panama City
Panamá · Panama
31° / 25° 21 mm Mar
90
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
30° / 22° 138 mm Mar
84
Boquete
Chiriquí Province · Panama
27° / 16° 36 mm Mar
85
Colón
Colón · Panama
30° / 25° 18 mm Mar
49
David
Chiriquí Province · Panama
33° / 23° 78 mm Mar
43
Santiago
Veraguas Province · Panama
34° / 22° 5 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa | 31° | 25° | 12 mm | 25° | 94 |
| Panama City | 31° | 25° | 21 mm | — | 91 |
| San Pedro | 30° | 24° | 43 mm | 25° | 91 |
| Bocas del Toro | 30° | 22° | 138 mm | 28° | 90 |
| Mulatupo | 30° | 24° | 23 mm | — | 89 |
| Portobelo | 30° | 25° | 19 mm | 27° | 88 |
| Puerto Obaldía | 30° | 23° | 83 mm | — | 87 |
| Colón | 30° | 25° | 18 mm | 27° | 85 |
| Boquete | 27° | 16° | 36 mm | — | 84 |
| Volcán | 26° | 14° | 100 mm | — | 83 |
| Cerro Punta | 21° | 10° | 32 mm | — | 80 |
| Nueva Gorgona | 32° | 24° | 30 mm | — | 79 |
| Pedasí | 33° | 23° | 26 mm | — | 73 |
| Gualaca | 32° | 22° | 103 mm | — | 53 |
| David | 33° | 23° | 78 mm | — | 49 |
| Santiago | 34° | 22° | 5 mm | — | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Panama in March?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Cerro Punta to 34° in Santiago.
Can you swim in Panama in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bocas del Toro at about 28°.