What is the weather like in Panama City vs San José in May?

In May, Panama City averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 244 mm of rain; San José averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 343 mm.

Panama City vs San José in May

Panama City and San José are nearly tied in May — 53 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Panama City is sweltering, soaked, clean air; San José is hot, soaked, clean air.

Panama City vs San José — May climate, side by side

	🇵🇦 Panama City	🇨🇷 San José
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	32°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	28° / 19°
Rainfall	244 mm	343 mm
Rainy days	28	28
Humidity	88%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	42	45

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Panama City vs San José in May — FAQ

Is May better in Panama City or San José?: Panama City and San José are nearly tied in May — 53 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Panama City is sweltering, soaked, clean air; San José is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Panama City vs San José in May?: In May, Panama City averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 244 mm of rain; San José averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 343 mm.