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78%
Comfortable 3% Acceptable 20% Challenging 78%
Best spot: Chiriquí Province — 64
Typical conditions: 37
Cities: 12 Regions: 8 Updated: 19 Jul, 15:06 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 12 cities in Panama by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 8 regions of Panama by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

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

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Panama by VanSky Regions of Panama

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La Chorrera
Panamá Oeste Province
43
Penonomé
Coclé Province
40
Arraiján
Panamá Oeste Province
35
Santiago de Veraguas
Veraguas Province
33
Las Cumbres
Panamá Province
31
Colón
Colón Province
30
Pedregal
Panamá Province
27
Tocumen
Panamá Province
27
Panamá
Panamá Province
27
San Miguelito
Panamá Province
27
Juan Díaz
Panamá Province
27
David
Chiriquí Province
24

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, 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; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 La Chorrera 43
  2. 2 Penonomé 40
  3. 3 Colón 30
  4. 4 Las Cumbres 31
  5. 5 Pedregal 27

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Santiago de Veraguas 33
  2. 2 Juan Díaz 27
  3. 3 San Miguelito 27
  4. 4 Panamá 27
  5. 5 David 24

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 several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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Updated: 18.07.2026

Gasolina 91

$1.19 /l

€1.04 · £0.88/l

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cheaper than 70% of countries

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$1.27 /l

€1.11 · £0.94/l

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cheaper than 74% of countries

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