🌞 Best time of year to visit Panama as a Digital Nomad

The dry season runs from mid-December to mid-April. During the dry season, the weather is generally hot and sunny, offering a fantastic opportunity for many outdoor activities.

However, this peak tourist season may lead to increased competition for reservations, higher prices, and more crowds.

Additionally, this period includes some of the country's most important festivals, including Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and Carnival.

The rainy season runs from mid-April to mid-December.

While the rainy season in Panama may not be the best time for outdoor activities, it's a great time to experience the country's lush green landscapes and natural beauty in full bloom.

During the wet season, it's common to experience afternoon thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas.

Due to its location in the tropics, Panama is at risk for hurricanes during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June to November, so make sure to consider this when making your plans.

The festival takes place in Boquete for 10 days during mid-January and is considered one of the biggest events celebrating flowers in the world.

You can enjoy vibrant flower displays, live music, amusement rides, handicraft booths, and food stands during the festival.

However, it's important to note that hotel rooms tend to fill up quickly, so it's recommended to book in advance.

In late January, Panama City hosts a jazz festival that's been running for the past 19 years and attracts 60,000 people to the city.

The festival lasts for a week and features live performances by exceptional international musicians.

Some of the events are free and take place outdoors. For digital nomads who enjoy jazz, this is certainly something you don't want to miss!

Panama's biggest annual celebration is Carnaval which happens four days before Ash Wednesday.

The main festivities take place in small towns like Las Tablas on the Azuero Peninsula, as well as in Panama City.

Carnaval is known for its energetic music, dancing, vibrant costumes, and lively ambience.

In Panama, they have three consecutive days to celebrate Independence Day. The first two are November 3rd and 4th, known as Independence Day and Flag Day, which are the biggest celebrations.

Followed by the celebration of Colón Day on November 5th, which commemorates the Colombian troops standing down in Colón, Panama.

These days include parades, fireworks, and other fun activities in cities such as Panama City and David.

Although it's not an event or festival, we wanted to mention something for the surfing digital nomads out there who might be planning on catching some waves whilst working remotely in Panama.

On the Pacific Side of Panama, you'll find the best waves between April to October. During this time, South or Southwest swells consistently roll in, creating waves that range from 3-12 feet tall.

On the Caribbean side, there are two major seasons for surfing. December to April (dry season) is the main surfing season, and it's when hurricanes produce massive swells (4-12 ft) that hit the coastal islands of the Bocas del Toro.

The second season is shorter, from July to August, but still offers some great waves. While the size of the waves may not be as towering as in the main season, the tropical weather and favourable offshore winds from the mountains are perfect for many breaks, especially in Bocas del Toro.