Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in September. Cartagena offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 28 rain days, while Panama City sees 9 sunshine hours and 29 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 September.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 5°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 September.

Cartagena receives approximately 200 mm of rainfall across 28 rain days during September. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Panama City sees 264 mm over 29 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 1 rain day and 64 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.