Panama
Panama in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Panama in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Panama in August?
- Santiago is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in August; Cerro Punta is the coolest at 20°C (68°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Panama in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bocas del Toro (29°C (83°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Santiago
Coolest
20°
Cerro Punta
Driest
158 mm
Mulatupo
Warmest sea
29°
Bocas del Toro
Santiago is the warm end of Panama in August (31°C (87°F)); Cerro Punta the cool end (20°C (68°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Panama City, Boquete, and Bocas del Toro.
Best places in Panama in August
65 
Panama City
Panamá · Panama
30° / 23° 218 mm Aug
66
Boquete
Chiriquí Province · Panama
25° / 16° 280 mm Aug
67
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
30° / 23° 286 mm Aug
65
Colón
Colón · Panama
30° / 24° 301 mm Aug
45
Santiago
Veraguas Province · Panama
31° / 22° 251 mm Aug
44
David
Chiriquí Province · Panama
30° / 22° 323 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro | 30° | 23° | 286 mm | 29° | 67 |
| Pedasí | 31° | 23° | 195 mm | — | 67 |
| Nueva Gorgona | 30° | 23° | 210 mm | — | 67 |
| Boquete | 25° | 16° | 280 mm | — | 66 |
| San Pedro | 30° | 23° | 277 mm | 29° | 66 |
| Portobelo | 29° | 24° | 296 mm | 29° | 66 |
| Volcán | 23° | 14° | 415 mm | — | 66 |
| Panama City | 30° | 23° | 218 mm | — | 65 |
| Colón | 30° | 24° | 301 mm | 28° | 65 |
| Balboa | 30° | 23° | 311 mm | 29° | 65 |
| Mulatupo | 30° | 23° | 158 mm | — | 64 |
| Puerto Obaldía | 30° | 23° | 231 mm | — | 64 |
| Cerro Punta | 20° | 11° | 234 mm | — | 59 |
| Gualaca | 30° | 22° | 322 mm | — | 47 |
| Santiago | 31° | 22° | 251 mm | — | 45 |
| David | 30° | 22° | 323 mm | — | 44 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Panama in August?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Cerro Punta to 31° in Santiago.
Can you swim in Panama in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bocas del Toro at about 29°.