Panama weather in August
Are you planning a trip 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?
Weather in Panama varies in August, with temperatures ranging from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures vary from warm in Cerro Punta at 25°C (78°F) to very warm in Chitré at 32°C (89°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Chitré and 18°C (65°F) in Cerro Punta. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in August varies from heavy rainfall in Bocatorito with an average of 246mm (9.7 inches) to heavy rainfall in Las Lajas with 549mm (22 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 120 hours of sunshine in Panama City during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Panama climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Panama in August, check out the map below.
Where to go in Panama in August
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Average weather in Panama City
In August Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bocas Town
In August Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Boquete
In August Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bastimentos
In August Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Playa Blanca
In August Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Panama?
In our opinion August is not the best time to visit Panama with commonly poor weather in Panama City.
On average the best time to visit Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Panama City.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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