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Panama City in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Panama City in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Panama City in August 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Panama City in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 26 rainy days with an average precipitation of 268 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
268 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Panama City has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Panama City in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Panama City for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +86°F.

Is Panama City warm or cold in August?

Panama City is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Panama City:

Climate in Panama City in August

Panama City weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+72°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
310 mm268 mm264 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%82%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
654
Rainy days
252626
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 310 mm to 268 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Panama City in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Panama City is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Panama City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 1893 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 143 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Panama City wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 416 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Panama City?

This is the weather in Panama City in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+87°F
2 August
🌧️
+86°F
3 August
🌧️
+85°F
4 August
🌧️
+87°F
5 August
🌧️
+83°F
6 August
☁️
+84°F
7 August
🌧️
+86°F
8 August
☁️
+89°F
9 August
☀️
+91°F
10 August
🌧️
+88°F
11 August
🌧️
+87°F
12 August
🌧️
+85°F
13 August
🌧️
+85°F
14 August
🌧️
+86°F
15 August
☁️
+82°F
16 August
🌧️
+86°F
17 August
☀️
+89°F
18 August
☀️
+90°F
19 August
🌧️
+91°F
20 August
☀️
+88°F
21 August
🌧️
+81°F
22 August
🌧️
+83°F
23 August
🌧️
+85°F
24 August
☀️
+88°F
25 August
🌧️
+82°F
26 August
☁️
+87°F
27 August
☁️
+86°F
28 August
☁️
+86°F
29 August
🌧️
+86°F
30 August
☀️
+88°F
31 August
🌧️
+86°F
In August 2023 Panama City had 6 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Panama City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Panama City in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+85°F) and the highest in 1997 (+92°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 110 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2159 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Panama City in August:

Is August a good time to visit Panama City?

It’s always a good time to visit Panama City, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Panama City in August?

August is warm in Panama City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Panama City rainy in August?

Panama City is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Panama City in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Panama City in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Panama City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Panama City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.