High Season (mid-Dec–mid-Apr)
- Corresponds with the Pacific-side dry season.
- Little rain in Panama City and elsewhere south of the Continental Divide.
High-Season Peak (holidays)
- Includes November festivals, Christmas and New Year, plus Easter.
- Hotel rates may be up to double that of normal rates.
- Resorts, festival towns and beaches are crowded with Panamanian vacationers.
Low Season (mid-Apr–early Dec)
- Corresponds with rainy season in most of the country.
- Rain is sporadic: check regional climate guides, as many destinations can still be enjoyed.
- Lodging rates and resorts are better priced.