Panama
Panama in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Panama in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Panama in May?
- Santiago is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in May; Cerro Punta is the coolest at 21°C (69°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Panama in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bocas del Toro (29°C (83°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Santiago
Coolest
21°
Cerro Punta
Driest
164 mm
Panama City
Warmest sea
29°
Bocas del Toro
May in Panama ranges from 21°C (69°F) in Cerro Punta to 32°C (89°F) in Santiago — a spread of 11 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Panama City, Bocas del Toro, and Boquete.
Best places in Panama in May
65 
Panama City
Panamá · Panama
31° / 24° 164 mm May
70
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
30° / 24° 287 mm May
67
Boquete
Chiriquí Province · Panama
26° / 17° 308 mm May
66
Colón
Colón · Panama
31° / 25° 227 mm May
42
David
Chiriquí Province · Panama
31° / 23° 334 mm May
39
Santiago
Veraguas Province · Panama
32° / 23° 280 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro | 30° | 24° | 287 mm | 29° | 70 |
| Boquete | 26° | 17° | 308 mm | — | 67 |
| San Pedro | 31° | 24° | 204 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Volcán | 25° | 15° | 373 mm | — | 67 |
| Colón | 31° | 25° | 227 mm | 29° | 66 |
| Mulatupo | 30° | 24° | 239 mm | — | 66 |
| Panama City | 31° | 24° | 164 mm | — | 65 |
| Portobelo | 31° | 25° | 294 mm | 28° | 65 |
| Balboa | 31° | 24° | 164 mm | 28° | 65 |
| Puerto Obaldía | 31° | 24° | 240 mm | — | 64 |
| Nueva Gorgona | 32° | 24° | 248 mm | — | 63 |
| Cerro Punta | 21° | 11° | 319 mm | — | 62 |
| Pedasí | 32° | 23° | 166 mm | — | 62 |
| Gualaca | 31° | 23° | 318 mm | — | 46 |
| David | 31° | 23° | 334 mm | — | 42 |
| Santiago | 32° | 23° | 280 mm | — | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Panama in May?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Cerro Punta to 32° in Santiago.
Can you swim in Panama in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bocas del Toro at about 29°.