Panama in August

August is Panama's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 3 destinations average 58/100, led by Bocas del Toro at 66 — 28°C and 26 rainy days — while Panama City is warmer at 35°C and scores 49.

#12 of 12 months for Panama · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Panama in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Bocas del ToroIsland28°C251 mm · 26 days66 tier C
2BoqueteTrekking hub24°C441 mm · 31 days59 tier D
3Panama CityCity35°C292 mm · 31 days49 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Panama in August

  • Sea turtle nesting · Bocas del Toro · 1 Mar – 31 Oct (usually)
  • Humpback whales in the bay · Panama City · 1 Jul – 31 Oct (usually)

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