August weather forecast
Panama

August in Panama is deeply entrenched in the rainy season, carrying forward the pattern of high rainfall from previous months. Average precipitation during August remains substantial, often exceeding 230mm (9.06"), however, the rain typically falls in brief, heavy showers, predominantly during afternoons or late evenings. Despite the rainy conditions, temperatures in August remain warm, generally fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Panama City reflects the broader national weather patterns, exhibiting similar rainfall levels and temperatures. Daytime temperatures frequently reach up to 30°C (86°F), resulting in warm and sunny mornings, while the evenings are slightly cooler, with average lows around 24°C (75.2°F).

The highland regions of Panama, including Boquete and El Valle de Anton, continue to experience cooler and more temperate weather. August temperatures in these areas generally range from 19°C (66.2°F) to 25°C (77°F), offering a cooler alternative to the heat of the coastal and lowland regions.

Compared to July, the weather in August remains similar, with high rainfall and consistently warm temperatures. There are no significant shifts between these two months, making August another representative month of Panama's rainy season.

August does not typically encounter any extreme weather conditions. However, it is known for high rainfall levels. Despite the rain, the mornings usually remain clear, presenting ample opportunities for morning outdoor activities and exploration. Thus, visitors during August can still appreciate the rich biodiversity, scenic landscapes, and cultural offerings of Panama, provided they take into account the common occurrence of afternoon and evening rain showers when planning their itineraries.

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• Panama City - August »
  In Panama City in August, during 15 rainfall days, 220mm (8.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. As August beckons, Panama City's weather sees slight changes but remains quite consistent with the preceding months.
• San Miguelito - August »
  In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:26 EST.
• Tocumen - August »
  July, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Tocumen. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).
• David - August »
  The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 46°C (114.8°F). David experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 32.7°C (90.9°F).
• Arraiján - August »
  On the last day of August, in Arraiján sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 EST. In Arraiján, Panama, in August, during 30 rainfall days, 266mm (10.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Colon - August »
  In Colon, the coldest months are January through March, July, August, November and December, registering an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). On the first day of August in Colon, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:41.
• Las Cumbres - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Las Cumbres are July, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 87%. In Las Cumbres during August, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 261mm (10.28") of precipitation.
• Chilibre - August »
  July, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Chilibre. August in Chilibre, Panama emerges as a mirror reflection of July's climatic behavior but with slightly lesser rainfall standing at 261mm (10.28").
• Chitre - August »
  In Chitre during August, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 196mm (7.72") of precipitation. August in Chitre witnesses a similar weather pattern to July, with only minor alterations in temperature and rainfall.