Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in April. Cartagena offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 15 rain days, while Panama City sees 6 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 32°C, so plan for heat. Panama City runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April. Cartagena receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 32°C (90°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Panama City averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Cartagena receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 15 rain days during April. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Panama City sees 175 mm over 15 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.