Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Panama City edges ahead as the better destination in December. Panama City offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Cartagena sees 11 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Panama City is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Panama City is the stronger choice in December. Cartagena receives 10 more hours 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 28°C (82°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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 70 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Panama City the drier option by 4 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.