When is the best time to dive in Panama?

The best months to dive in Panama are January, February, October, November, December when conditions are at their peak.

What is the water temperature in Panama for diving?

Water temperatures in Panama range from 28°C to 29.9°C depending on the time of year.

January

Excellent

28.6°C

February

Excellent

28°C

October

Excellent

29.7°C

Best time: Oct–Feb

J★29°

F★28°

M29°

A29°

M30°

J30°

A30°

S30°

O★30°

N★29°

D★29°

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Month	Temp (°C)	Current	Rating
JanuaryPeak	29°C	Gentle	Excellent
FebruaryPeak	28°C	Gentle	Great
March	29°C	Mild	Great
April	29°C	Mild	Great
May	30°C	Gentle	Great
June	30°C	Gentle	Great
July	30°C	Gentle	Great
August	30°C	Gentle	Great
September	30°C	Gentle	Great
OctoberPeak	30°C	Gentle	Great
NovemberPeak	29°C	Gentle	Great
DecemberPeak	29°C	Gentle	Excellent

March, May, June offer good diving conditions with fewer crowds and often lower prices.