Panama City in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Panama City in may 2025
The weather in Panama City in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Partly Cloudy
43% of time
24%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Heavy rain
42% of time
39%
10%
6%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Heavy rain
56% of time
35%
6%
3%
Weather at 3am
77°F
32%
29%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Panama City in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Panama City in may.
The climate of Panama City in may is very bad
the weather in Panama City in may is wet (with 21.5in of rainfall over 24 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 10.2in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in that area this month. The high seasonal norm is 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Panama City is 83°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Panama City in the month of may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 19 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 61 of time.
Day length in Panama City in may is 12:32. Sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 18:30.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Panama.
May: another location in Panama?
If you want to go to Panama in may, there are destinations with better weather than Panama City:
In may, Bocas Del Toro, Chitré, Colón, David, Penonomé and San Blas Islands have a tolerable climate, but better than Panama City.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Panama City in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 21.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 24 day(s) (76%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.27km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:32 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Panama City in may 2024:
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Panama in may
Cities near Panama City:
| San Miguelito in may | very bad weather |
| Arraijan in may | very bad weather |
| Taboga island in may | very bad weather |
| Gamboa in may | very bad weather |
| La Chorrera in may | bad weather |
| Colón in may | tolerable weather |
| Chame in may | bad weather |
| Contadora island in may | very bad weather |
| El Porvenir in may | tolerable weather |
| Hicacos Peninsula in may | very bad weather |
| San Blas Islands in may | tolerable weather |
| Anton in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Panama City
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Weather data for Panama City in may:
Weather data for Panama City for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Panama City. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Panama City can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Panama City.