David weather in May (Chiriqui, Panama)

Planning a trip to David in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, David generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 87°F (show in °C), while night temperatures can drop to 73°F. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

David in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 16 inches (show in mm) for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 160 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 David. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

David, monthly averages in May

Show in Celsius
Min Temperature 73°F  
Max Temperature 86.5°F  
Chance of Rain 60%  
Precipitation 16 inches  
Rainy days 18 days  
Humidity 80% *  
Sunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Boquete, Panama (38 KM, 24 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.

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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 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So, what should you wear in David 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?

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