May · Panama
Best time to visit Panama City in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Panama City in May
Average temperature 28°C, 248 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
2.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 248 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Panama City scores 2.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 28°C, 248 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Panama City puts a glass-and-steel skyline a short walk from Casco Viejo's colonial squares and the canal.
May in Panama City — the hardest end of the year
May averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
248 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 2.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? February scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Panama City in May?
- In May, Panama City averages 28°C, 248 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Panama City?
- May earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Panama City in May?
- Expect about 248 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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