January weather forecast
Panama City, Panama

As the Panama City enters the new year, weather conditions start to stabilize. There is a minor increase in daily sunshine duration that characterizes January. Remarkably, the month experiences a UV index of 11, a value that is pegged as extreme. This suggests a predominantly sunny period despite relatively fewer daylight hours of 11.7h. The combination of warm days and cooler nights makes this month quite favorable for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Upon the onset of January, Panama City witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. The month of January sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Rainfall

In Panama City, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Panama City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 1907mm (75.08") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Panama City, Panama, in January, the average water temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F).
Note: Between the temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), water is considered very warm, providing pleasure in water activities without discomfort over lengthy periods.

Daylight

In Panama City, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of January, in Panama City, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:23 EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In Panama City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 11 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Apply and frequently reapply a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen even on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout. Heads up! UV intensity is amplified by reflections from water and sand.