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 high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 211 mm / 8.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 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.