When to go · Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, month by month
The best months for Panama City Beach: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.17 °C / 6 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 43 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).18 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, peak prices), Mar–Apr (spring break crowds).22 °C / 11 °C, 8 rain days72 °F / 52 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Panama City Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 14 °C, 7 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Panama City Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 18 °C, 7 rain days84 °F / 64 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, peak prices), Mar–Apr (spring break crowds).31 °C / 22 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, peak prices), Mar–Apr (spring break crowds).32 °C / 23 °C, 14 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, peak prices), Mar–Apr (spring break crowds).32 °C / 23 °C, 13 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Panama City Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.31 °C / 21 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Panama City Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 16 °C, 6 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.22 °C / 11 °C, 7 rain days72 °F / 52 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.18 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday