Our verdict
The best time to visit Panama City Beach is September-October
The very hottest temperatures in Panama City Beach get to around 32℃ (90℉) in the height of summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Panama City Beach is around 23℃ (73℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Panama City Beach in May, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Panama City Beach in May. Head over there in February instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Panama City Beach, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Panama City Beach seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Panama City Beach as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Panama City Beach is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Panama City Beach
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Panama City Beach for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Panama City Beach climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Panama City Beach for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Panama City Beach in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Panama City Beach in March
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Panama City Beach in April
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 116mm (5") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Panama City Beach in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 254mm (10") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 192mm (8") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 234mm (9") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 221mm (9") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 161mm (6") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Panama City Beach in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 202mm (8") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 216mm (9") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Panama City Beach in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 131mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Panama City Beach in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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