Weather in May in Bocas del Toro
Are you planning a trip a to Bocas del Toro in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Bocas del Toro in May?
Bocas del Toro is a region in Panama. May in Bocas del Toro generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Bocas Town. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bocas del Toro in May, check out the map below. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To explore the conditions in Bocas del Toro in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bocatorito with an average of 276 mm to heavy rainfall in Bastimentos with 310 mm.Average sunshine
Bocas Town enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Bocas del Toro climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Panama, check out our Bocas del Toro's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bocas del Toro?
Bocas Town
In May Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bastimentos
In May Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carenero
In May Carenero generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bocatorito
In May Bocatorito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Punta Laurel
In May Punta Laurel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bocas del Toro, in Panama.
Is May the best time to visit Bocas del Toro?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Bocas del Toro with often poor weather in Bocas Town.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Bocas Town. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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