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 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 277 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
277 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Panama City has OK weather in August.
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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 +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +88°F.
Is Panama City warm or cold in August?
Panama City is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up 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:
Water temperature in Panama City in August
Water in Panama City in August is Very warm. It varies from +81°F to +85°F, with an average of +83°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +86°F.
In August, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Panama City are reached in June, when the average sea temperature rises to +84°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +79°F.
Can you swim in Panama City in August?
You can definitely swim in Panama City in August, the water is very warm (+83°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!
Climate in Panama City in August
Panama City weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+72°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
317 mm
277 mm
268 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+83°F
+83°F
+83°F
Humidity
82%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
9
9
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 317 mm to 277 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 83%.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 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 4 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 3 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 700 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 238 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 30 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 35% chance of precipitation and 417 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 68 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
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+89°F
2 August
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+91°F
3 August
☀️
+92°F
4 August
☀️
+95°F
5 August
☀️
+93°F
6 August
🌧️
+90°F
7 August
🌧️
+84°F
8 August
🌧️
+87°F
9 August
🌧️
+92°F
10 August
☀️
+91°F
11 August
🌧️
+90°F
12 August
🌧️
+89°F
13 August
🌧️
+88°F
14 August
🌧️
+86°F
15 August
🌧️
+87°F
16 August
🌧️
+88°F
17 August
🌧️
+86°F
18 August
🌧️
+89°F
19 August
🌧️
+86°F
20 August
☁️
+88°F
21 August
🌧️
+82°F
22 August
🌧️
+80°F
23 August
🌧️
+84°F
24 August
☁️
+87°F
25 August
☀️
+88°F
26 August
☁️
+89°F
27 August
🌧️
+88°F
28 August
☁️
+89°F
29 August
☁️
+90°F
30 August
☁️
+93°F
31 August
🌧️
+88°F
In August 2023 Panama City had 5 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
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 1979 (+83°F) and the highest in 2023 (+89°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 1310 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 28328 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.
Can you swim in Panama City in August?
Yes, you can swim in Panama City in August, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +83°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.
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.
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, 2023.
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.
