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Chitré Weather in August

Chitré in August

The short of it: Chitré in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 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 32° · low 23° · rain 188 mm · daylight 12 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chitré an average August high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 188 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 188 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 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, Chitré runs about middling and wetter than most in August. San Juan Bautista, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Chitré, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 40 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Juan BautistaHerrera Province1 km ENE32°23°182 mm
Llano BonitoHerrera Province2 km NNE32°23°188 mm
MonagrilloHerrera Province3 km N32°23°188 mm
Los SantosLos Santos Province3 km SSE32°23°173 mm
La ArenaHerrera Province4 km WNW32°23°207 mm
Boca de ParitaHerrera Province6 km NNW32°24°206 mm
El EjidoLos Santos Province7 km SE32°23°173 mm
La EspigadillaLos Santos Province9 km SSE32°23°160 mm

The Almanac · Chitré Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 188 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Chitré by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°23°13 mm9 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
February34°23°12 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
March34°24°10 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April34°24°23 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
May33°24°104 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦
June32°24°185 mm5 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
July32°24°148 mm5 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
August32°23°188 mm5 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
September32°23°175 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October32°23°354 mm5 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
November32°23°345 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
December32°23°88 mm5 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chitré in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chitré in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 188 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chitré?

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

How long are the days in Chitré in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 40 min in December to 12 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Chitré in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chitré in August?

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

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