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Panama — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Panama — 31 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 31 Updated: 14 Apr, 15:26 Open-Meteo
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Volcán 85
Changuinola 76
Penonomé 76
Sabanitas 76
Chepo 76
Puerto Escondido 76
El Empalme 76
Colón 73
Cativá 73
La Concepción 73
Las Cumbres 71
Pedregal 71
Tocumen 71
Nuevo Belén 71
Alcalde Díaz 71

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Volcán 85
  2. 2 Changuinola 76
  3. 3 Penonomé 76
  4. 4 Sabanitas 76
  5. 5 Chepo 76

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Las Lomas 60
  2. 2 Pedregal 60
  3. 3 David 60
  4. 4 El Coco 67
  5. 5 San Vicente 67

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Panama for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Panama?
Weather data for all cities in Panama is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇵🇦 Panama — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$1.36 /l

€1.16 · £1.01/l

46 of 120

cheaper than 62% of countries

Petrol

$1.17 /l

€1.00 · £0.87/l

37 of 120

cheaper than 70% of countries

All countries Prices: Panama

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