Panama lies very close to the equator and enjoys a tropical climate Temperatures vary between 25-30 º C (80-90 Fahrenheit). Humidity is very high. Panama has two seasons. The dry season and for that the tourist season as well lasts from January to mid-April and the rainy season from mid-April to December. The weather can be hot and steamy in the lowlands during the rainy season. Rain in Panama tends to come in sudden short downpours that freshen the air and are followed by sunshine.