🇳🇮 Managua vs Panama City 🇵🇦

Managua, Nicaragua vs Panama City, Panama — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Managua is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Managua is drier, with roughly 77 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇮 Managua🇵🇦 Panama City
Avg annual high32°C30°C
Hottest monthApril (35°C)March (32°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (23°C low)November (24°C low)
Rainy days / year240317
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇳🇮 Managua

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (35°C), coldest lows in February (23°C).

🇵🇦 Panama City

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Managua or Panama City warmer?

Managua is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Managua or Panama City?

Panama City is rainier — Managua sees about 77 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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