Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Panama City edges ahead as the better destination in March. Panama City offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Cartagena sees 11 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Panama City runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Panama City is the stronger choice in March.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 33°C (91°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Cartagena receives approximately 19 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Panama City sees 14 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Panama City the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.