Río Gatún Weather in August

What's the weather like in Río Gatún (Colón) in August 2024?

The climate in Río Gatún during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Río Gatún and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Río Gatún weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.3°F
Nightly temperature 23.2°C 73.7°F
Average temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 312 mm 12.3 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Río Gatún with around 312mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Río Gatún

Río Gatún average temperature in August

August rainfall

Río Gatún average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Río Gatún average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Río Gatún in August 2024.

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Río Gatún weather stats

Río Gatún weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: March 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: November 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: November 452mm 17.8ins
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