Weather in May in Panama
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Panama.
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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