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Veraguas Weather in May

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

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Considering a trip to Veraguas, Panama this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Veraguas in May

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Los Duarte at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Santiago at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Santiago and 25°C (77°F) in Los Duarte. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Veraguas, Panama, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santiago with an average of 285 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Los Duarte with 396 mm (16 in).

Explore Veraguas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Veraguas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Catalina)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March33°C (91°F) April32°C (90°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Veraguas in May

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

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 Veraguas

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

Temperature range in Veraguas (May)

Precipitation variation in Veraguas (May)

Santa Catalina

In May Santa Catalina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
333 mm (13 in)
383 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Catalina →

Los Duarte

In May Los Duarte 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
155 mm (6.1 in)
396 mm (16 in)
489 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Santiago

In May Santiago 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
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
285 mm (11 in)
352 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
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 Veraguas in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Catalina 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 333 mm (13 in)
Los Duarte 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 396 mm (16 in)
Santiago 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 285 mm (11 in)

Veraguas weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Veraguas, Panama in May?

May in Veraguas, Panama brings poor weather. In Santa Catalina, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Veraguas, Panama in May?

Santa Catalina averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Veraguas, Panama get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Santa Catalina records an average of 333 mm (13 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Veraguas, Panama.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Veraguas, Panama?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Veraguas, Panama with often poor weather in Santa Catalina.

Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Santa Catalina. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Veraguas.

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