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Chimán Weather in August

Chimán in August

The short of it: Chimán in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 24° · rain 214 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Chimán brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 24°, with about 214 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Chimán runs about middling and drier than most in August. Ipetí Chocó, 31 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

August in Chimán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 42 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ipetí ChocóPanamá31 km NNE31°24°238 mm
TortíPanamá34 km NE31°24°282 mm
San MiguelPanamá44 km SW30°24°215 mm
CucunatíDarién44 km ESE31°24°230 mm
CañazasPanamá49 km ENE31°24°273 mm
Santa FéDarién53 km E31°24°238 mm
IcantíPanamá56 km N30°24°228 mm
ZapallalDarién56 km E31°24°238 mm

The Almanac · Chimán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Chimán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°11 mm10 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
February31°24°10 mm12 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March31°25°9.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April32°25°68 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
May31°24°194 mm6 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
June31°24°226 mm6 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
July31°24°172 mm6 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
August31°24°214 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
September31°24°181 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October30°24°266 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°24°272 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
December30°23°75 mm7 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chimán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chimán in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chimán?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Chimán in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 37 min in December to 12 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Chimán in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chimán in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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