Panama weather in May

Considering a trip to Panama this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Panama in May?

May in Panama generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Cerro Punta at 26°C to very warm in Chitré at 32°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Chitré and 18°C in Cerro Punta. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Playa Blanca with an average of 186 mm to heavy rainfall in Las Lajas with 513 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Panama City. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Panama, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Panama's yearly weather, check out our Panama climate page.

Where to go in Panama in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Panama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Panama City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   April April
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31°C 
25°C 
172 hours 
90 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
25°C 
110 hours 
228 mm 
18 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
118 hours 
267 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Panama City

Average weather in Bocas Town

In May Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bocas Town
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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30°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
153 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
25°C 
160 hours 
300 mm 
18 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
130 hours 
299 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Bocas Town

Average weather in Boquete

In May Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Boquete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
18°C 
220 hours 
187 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
19°C 
160 hours 
393 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
19°C 
130 hours 
376 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Boquete

Average weather in Bastimentos

In May Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bastimentos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
163 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
25°C 
160 hours 
310 mm 
18 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
130 hours 
316 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Bastimentos

Average weather in Playa Blanca

In May Playa Blanca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Playa Blanca
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
64 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
25°C 
186 mm 
19 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
248 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Playa Blanca

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Is May the best time to visit Panama?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Panama with often poor weather in Panama City.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Panama City. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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