Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in December. Cartagena offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Panama City sees 10 sunshine hours and 17 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Panama City runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cartagena is the stronger choice in December. Cartagena receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Panama City averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 December.

Cartagena receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Panama City sees 105 mm over 17 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 7 rain days and 45 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.