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When to go · Panama

Panama in April

Good month. Hot, last dry weeks on the Pacific.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Medium
Panama
Prices
Medium
Panama

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Panama

Hot, last dry weeks on the Pacific.

Weather in April

  • Pacific side · Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuerobest weather

    Dry, breezy mid-December to April; the rest of the year brings heavy afternoon storms.

  • Chiriquí highlands · Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Puntafine

    Cool (15–25 °C); the bajareque drizzle blows through Dec–Feb.

  • Caribbean · Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala, Portobelofine

    Rain possible any month; September–October and February–March are the driest spells; outside the hurricane belt.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Semana Santa

    Mar–Apr (check)

    Good Friday holiday; beaches busy.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Panama
Medium
Prices · Panama
Medium

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in April

Rated best or good this month

  • Pacific side

    Best weather of the year (Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuero)