SeasonMapPanama in May
May is Panama's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 3 destinations average 62/100, led by Bocas del Toro at 73 — 29°C and 24 rainy days — while Panama City is warmer at 36°C and scores 58.
#7 of 12 months for Panama · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Panama in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bocas del Toro | Island | 29°C | 191 mm · 24 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 2 | Panama City | City | 36°C | 211 mm · 27 days | 58 tier D | — |
| 3 | Boquete | Trekking hub | 25°C | 369 mm · 30 days | 56 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Panama in May
- Sea turtle nesting · Bocas del Toro · 1 Mar – 31 Oct (usually)
- Quetzal nesting season · Boquete · 1 Feb – 30 Jun (usually)