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Los Santos Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Los Santos, Panama in May.

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Pedasí Cambutal Las Tablas Playa Venao

Are you planning a trip a to Los Santos, Panama in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Los Santos in May

Los Santos, Panama is a region in Panama. May in Los Santos generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Cambutal at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Las Tablas at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Las Tablas and 25°C (77°F) in Cambutal. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Los Santos, Panama, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pedasí with an average of 286 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Cambutal with 335 mm (13 in).

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January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Los Santos in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Los Santos

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Los Santos, Panama?

Temperature range in Los Santos (May)

Precipitation variation in Los Santos (May)

Pedasí

In May Pedasí generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
286 mm (11 in)
355 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Cambutal

In May Cambutal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
335 mm (13 in)
364 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Las Tablas

In May Las Tablas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
334 mm (13 in)
382 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Las Tablas →

Playa Venao

In May Playa Venao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
330 mm (13 in)
382 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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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.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Los Santos in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pedasí 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Cambutal 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Las Tablas 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 334 mm (13 in)
Playa Venao 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 330 mm (13 in)

Los Santos weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Los Santos, Panama in May?

Los Santos, Panama typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Pedasí average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Los Santos, Panama in May?

Daytime temperatures in Pedasí peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Los Santos, Panama get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pedasí records an average of 286 mm (11 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Los Santos, Panama.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Los Santos, Panama?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Los Santos, Panama with often poor weather in Pedasí .

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Pedasí . On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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