San blas Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San blas, Panama in May.

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El Porvenir

Planning a getaway to San blas, Panama this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in San blas in May

San blas, Panama is a region in Panama. May in San blas 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 El Porvenir. 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.

For specific regional insights in San blas, Panama, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 253 mm (10 in) in El Porvenir.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. El Porvenir receives about 129 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore San blas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San blas — and find the best time to visit. (based on El Porvenir)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San blas in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
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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 San blas

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in San blas, Panama?

El Porvenir

In May El Porvenir 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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April
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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
129 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
253 mm (10 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in San blas, 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.

San blas weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San blas, Panama in May?

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

What is the average temperature in San blas, Panama in May?

In El Porvenir, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does San blas, Panama get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to San blas, Panama, with El Porvenir averaging around 253 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit San blas, Panama?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit San blas, Panama due to the typically poor weather in El Porvenir.

On average, the best time to visit San blas, Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in El Porvenir. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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