Panama City — Water Temperature in December

Water Temperature Range

15°C

minimum

19°C

average

22°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
DEC 1	21°C	21°C	22°C	20°C
DEC 2	21°C	21°C	22°C	20°C
DEC 3	20°C	20°C	22°C	19°C
DEC 4	20°C	20°C	21°C	18°C
DEC 5	20°C	20°C	21°C	19°C
DEC 6	20°C	20°C	21°C	19°C
DEC 7	19°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 8	20°C	20°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 9	20°C	19°C	20°C	20°C
DEC 10	19°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
DEC 11	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
DEC 12	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
DEC 13	19°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
DEC 14	19°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
DEC 15	19°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
DEC 16	19°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
DEC 17	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
DEC 18	18°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
DEC 19	18°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
DEC 20	18°C	17°C	19°C	17°C
DEC 21	18°C	17°C	19°C	17°C
DEC 22	19°C	17°C	19°C	17°C
DEC 23	18°C	17°C	19°C	16°C
DEC 24	18°C	17°C	19°C	16°C
DEC 25	18°C	17°C	19°C	16°C
DEC 26	18°C	17°C	19°C	16°C
DEC 27	17°C	17°C	18°C	16°C
DEC 28	17°C	17°C	18°C	16°C
DEC 29	17°C	17°C	17°C	17°C
DEC 30	17°C	18°C	17°C	17°C
DEC 31	17°C	18°C	17°C	17°C

December: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

7°C

Average Day Air Temperature

18°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

112 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

12 km/h

Average Humidity

75%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming often feels chilly and is best for short swims. Getting out can feel cold, so it helps to have dry clothes ready right away.