Panama weather in May
What is the weather like in Panama in May?
The weather conditions in Panama in May vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During May in Panama, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Cerro Punta with 26°C (78°F) to very high in Chitré with 32°C (90°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (76°F) in Chitré and 18°C (65°F) in Cerro Punta. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May varies from heavy in Playa Blanca with an average of 186mm (7.31 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Las Lajas with 513mm (20 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 110 hours of sunshine in Panama City during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Panama, check out the map below.
Where to go in Panama in May
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Popular destinations in Panama
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
Average weather in Panama City
In May Panama City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bocas Town
In May Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Boquete
In May Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bastimentos
In May Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Playa Blanca
In May Playa Blanca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Panama?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Panama with commonly poor weather in Panama City.
On average the best time to visit Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Panama City.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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