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Bastimentos weather in May (Bocas del Toro, Panama)

Interested in knowing the climate of Bastimentos in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Bastimentos typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 30°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and there can be hotter days. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated to remain comfortable.

Precipitation

Bastimentos in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 310 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bastimentos. February, March and April generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bastimentos climate page with graphs.

 

Bastimentos, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 310 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Boquete, Panama (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Panama in May

Find out more about the weather in Panama and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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