Panama City weather in May

May in Panama City: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Panama City · #563 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Panama City climate normals — May

Daytime high30°C / 85°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall211 mm / 8.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days27 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine8.6 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Panama City in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Panama City?
May in Panama City: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Panama City on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Panama City in May?
In May, Panama City averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 211.2 mm of rain over roughly 26.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Panama City in May?
Panama City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.

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