UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Panama City, Panama 
will be up to 13, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-10
UV index at 13 in Panama City means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Panama City usually has a UV index between 10 and 12, which is very high. This means the sun is very strong most days, especially around midday. The UV index is highest during the middle of the year.
Panama City has two main seasons: a rainy season from April to December, with heavy showers and thunderstorms, and a dry season from January to March, which is much sunnier and less humid. Temperatures stay warm all year, around 77-88°F (25-31°C).
Compared to other Central American cities, Panama City is hotter and more humid. It gets more rain than places like Costa Rica or Nicaragua, but less rain than tropical areas closer to the Amazon basin. Neighboring Colombia has similar wet and dry seasons but can be cooler in higher areas.
See the UV index hour by hour for Panama City, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.