Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Panama with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Panama in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Panama with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Panama will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 392 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
With an average precipitation chance of 89% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Panama. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Panama in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
392 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
27 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Panama?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Panama. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Panama runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Panama in May
With 36°C, Panama hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 27°C.
Check out the climate of Panama for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate of Panama is based on weather data from Panama City. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Panama for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Panama
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Panama, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Panama
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The only downside was the high humidity which made it stuffy... more
Daily Precipitation in May in Panama
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Panama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 27 days of rain in Panama.
Daily UV Index in May in Panama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Panama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Panama Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Panama, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Panama Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Panama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Panama
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Panama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Panama
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The only downside was the high humidity which made it stuffy at times. Overall, the temperature was pleasantly tropical.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Panama by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Panama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
