Panama City Beach, FL enjoys a subtropical climate year-round with hot summers and mild winters. Average summer temperatures range from the high 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit (25-30°C) while winter temperatures usually remain in the mid 50s to low 70s (12-22°C). The area receives abundant sunshine and typically has slightly lower humidity than other parts of Florida. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year but can increase during the summer months due to tropical weather systems. There is also an increased risk of hurricane activity from June through November.
Panama City Beach, Florida gets 60 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Panama City Beach averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Panama City Beach. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Panama City Beach gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 60 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Panama City Beach is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.
3 / 8.1
Summer / Winter
April, October and November are the most pleasant months in Panama City Beach, while July and August are the least comfortable months.