Panama weather in August
Planning a getaway to Panama this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Panama in August?
Panama is a region in Panama. August in Panama generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Panama City. 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.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Taboga with an average of 250 mm to heavy rainfall in Contadora with 313 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected in Panama City. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in Contadora
In August Contadora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Playa Coronado
In August Playa Coronado generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in San Carlos
In August San Carlos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Playa Bonita Village
In August Playa Bonita Village 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 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, January, February and March provide 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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