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La Mesa Weather in August

La Mesa in August

The short of it: La Mesa in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 25 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 30° · low 23° · rain 259 mm · daylight 12 h 25 min

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

August in La Mesa brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 23°, with about 259 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 259 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 25 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, La Mesa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Nueva Esperanza, 10 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in La Mesa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 19 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 25 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nueva EsperanzaPanamá10 km SW31°24°248 mm
PacoraPanamá11 km S31°24°240 mm
Vista HermosaPanamá12 km SW31°24°214 mm
TocumenPanamá15 km SW31°24°216 mm
Nuevo BelénPanamá16 km SW31°24°216 mm
ChepoPanamá19 km E31°24°268 mm
El ProgresoPanamá20 km ENE29°23°258 mm
Las MargaritasPanamá20 km E31°24°268 mm

The Almanac · La Mesa 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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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 259 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of La Mesa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°18 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
February30°24°13 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
March31°24°18 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April31°25°101 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
May31°24°283 mm5 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
June30°23°281 mm5 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
July30°24°240 mm5 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
August30°23°259 mm5 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
September30°23°294 mm4 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October30°23°324 mm5 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November29°23°399 mm5 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
December29°23°85 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about La Mesa in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in La Mesa in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 259 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit La Mesa?

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

How long are the days in La Mesa in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 35 min in December to 12 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in La Mesa in August?

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

What should I pack for La Mesa in August?

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

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