Santiago weather in May (Veraguas, Panama)
How does the May weather in Santiago compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.
Temperatures
The month of May in Santiago typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 32°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.
Precipitation
Santiago in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santiago. January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.
Santiago, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
24°C
Max Temperature
32°C
Chance of Rain
63%
Precipitation
285 mm
Rainy days
19 days
Where to go in Panama in May
Find out more about the weather in Panama and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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