Colón weather in May (Colon, Panama)

Looking to travel to Colón in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Colón generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Colón in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 110 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Colón, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 288 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panama City, Panama (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Panama in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Colón in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Colón.

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