Cristobal Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cristobal Island, Panama in May.

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Bocatorito

Planning a trip to Cristobal Island, Panama this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cristobal Island in May

Cristobal Island, Panama is a region in Panama. May in Cristobal Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Bocatorito. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Cristobal Island, Panama in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 276 mm (11 in) in Bocatorito.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Bocatorito typically sees 160 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Cristobal Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cristobal Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bocatorito)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cristobal Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cristobal Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cristobal Island

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Cristobal Island, Panama?

Bocatorito

In May Bocatorito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
160 hours
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Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
276 mm (11 in)
261 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cristobal Island, in Panama.

In our records: Panama May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Panama in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in Panama brought 268 mm (11 in) in Volcán on May 5, 2017.

Cristobal Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cristobal Island, Panama in May?

Expect poor weather across Cristobal Island, Panama in May. The popular destination of Bocatorito averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Cristobal Island, Panama in May?

Average temperatures in Cristobal Island, Panama during May range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Bocatorito.

Does Cristobal Island, Panama get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Cristobal Island, Panama peaks during May. Bocatorito averages roughly 276 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cristobal Island, Panama?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bocatorito, May may not be the ideal time to visit Cristobal Island, Panama.

On average, the best time to visit Cristobal Island, Panama is in January, February, March and April with generally pleasant weather in Bocatorito. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cristobal Island.

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