Portobelo weather in May (Colon, Panama)

Can you expect sunny skies in Portobelo in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Portobelo usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Portobelo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 129 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Portobelo. January, February and March typically offer 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 Portobelo climate page with graphs.

 

Portobelo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tocumen, Panama (64 KM, 39 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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