🇬🇹 Guatemala City vs Panama City 🇵🇦

Guatemala City, Guatemala vs Panama City, Panama — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Panama City is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Guatemala City is drier, with roughly 71 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇹 Guatemala City🇵🇦 Panama City
Avg annual high24°C30°C
Hottest monthApril (27°C)March (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (12°C low)November (24°C low)
Rainy days / year246317
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇬🇹 Guatemala City

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (27°C), coldest lows in January (12°C).

🇵🇦 Panama City

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in November (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Guatemala City or Panama City warmer?

Panama City is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Guatemala City or Panama City?

Panama City is rainier — Guatemala City sees about 71 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Guatemala City vs Panama City?

Guatemala City is best around January, February, December; Panama City is best around January, February, March.

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