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Colón weather in May (Colon, Panama)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Colón during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Colón typically includes 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.

Precipitation

Colón in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 110 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 288 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 110 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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