Panama travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Panama with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Panama.

Panama travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Panama with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Panama - quick facts
Time difference UK -5 hours
Language(s) Spanish
Currency Panamanian Balboa, United States Dollar
Electricity A + B plug (120V)
Driving side Right

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Panama weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Panama City30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Panama City31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Panama City31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Panama City32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Panama City31
29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Panama City29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Panama City30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Panama City29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Panama City29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Panama City29
28°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Panama City28
29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Panama City29
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
8 days with some rainfall in January in Panama City8
6 days with some rainfall in February in Panama City6
5 days with some rainfall in March in Panama City5
8 days with some rainfall in April in Panama City8
18 days with some rainfall in May in Panama City18
19 days with some rainfall in June in Panama City19
21 days with some rainfall in July in Panama City21
22 days with some rainfall in August in Panama City22
17 days with some rainfall in September in Panama City17
22 days with some rainfall in October in Panama City22
24 days with some rainfall in November in Panama City24
15 days with some rainfall in December in Panama City15
Sea temperature °C
27°C sea temperature in January in Panama City27
26°C sea temperature in February in Panama City26
25°C sea temperature in March in Panama City25
26°C sea temperature in April in Panama City26
28°C sea temperature in May in Panama City28
29°C sea temperature in June in Panama City29
28°C sea temperature in July in Panama City28
28°C sea temperature in August in Panama City28
28°C sea temperature in September in Panama City28
28°C sea temperature in October in Panama City28
28°C sea temperature in November in Panama City28
28°C sea temperature in December in Panama City28

The Panama weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Panama City.

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Panama travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Panama from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Panama.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Panama travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Panama with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Panama, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Panama FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Panama including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Panama?

Panama is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Panama.

Check out Ministry of Health, Republic of Panama for more information.

What is the time difference between Panama and the UK?

The time difference between Panama and the UK is UK time-5 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Panama?

The main language spoken in Panama is Spanish.

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What is the currency in Panama?

The currency in Panama is the Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and the United States Dollar (USD).

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Which plugs are used in Panama?

Panama uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Panama?

They drive on the right side of the road in Panama.

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