The weather in August in Panama

It's hot in August in Panama with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Panama. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Panama. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2023, Panama reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 367 mm of precipitation, spread over 31 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in August for Panama

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Panama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Panama New York
Average temperature 31°C 30°C
Max. temperature 32°C 31°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 367 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 31 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Panama with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Panama is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Panama runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Panama for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Panama is based on weather data from Panama City. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Panama to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Panama. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Panama

Temperature in August in Panama over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Panama. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Panama

Total precipitation in August in Panama over the years

Daily UV index in August in Panama

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Panama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in August in Panama

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Average weather in Panama by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Panama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.