Santiago weather in May (Veraguas, Panama)

Looking to travel to Santiago in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Santiago generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 32°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Santiago in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Santiago in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santiago.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Panama? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Panama. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.