Weather in August in Panama
Are you planning a trip a to Panama in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Panama in August?
August in Panama generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Cerro Punta at 25°C to very warm in Chitré at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Chitré and 18°C in Cerro Punta. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bocatorito with an average of 246 mm to heavy rainfall in Las Lajas with 549 mm.Average sunshine
Panama City enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Panama in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Panama climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
Panama City
In August Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bocas Town
In August Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boquete
In August Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bastimentos
In August Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Blanca
In August Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Panama.
Is August the best time to visit Panama?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Panama City, August may not be the ideal time to visit Panama.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Panama City. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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