How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in August?

Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is August hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?

No. Storm risk is very low in August.

How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in August?

Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Panama's Pacific beaches in August

August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 86°F and about a 96% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break).

Typical dayB12th of 12 months

Highs / water85°FSea 86°F

Rain chance96%on a given day

Waves1.5 fttypical

CrowdsModerateMexico summer vacation

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Panama's Pacific beaches month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

July: B · August: B · September: B. The best months are usually January, February and December, and the weakest are July and August.

Best beaches in Panama's Pacific beaches in August

Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Aug	This week
Playa Blanca Beach Resort	B+	SatBSunA-MonB-TueBWedB
Coronado Beach Resorts	B+	SatB-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama	B	SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB+
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal	B	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama	B	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge	B	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB
The Beach House At La Playita Resort & Marina	B	SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+
Holiday Inn	B	SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in August

Further afield: Oʻahu (A), Maui (A) and Kauaʻi (A-). Every destination in August.

Questions

Is August a good time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?: August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 86°F and about a 96% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break).
How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in August?: Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is August hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?: No. Storm risk is very low in August.
How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in August?: Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 12 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.