May Weather in Panama City

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Panama City, Panama, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in Panama City throughout May hovers around 73%.

25°C (76°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (81°F)

Average temperature

31°C (88°F)

Maximum temperature

73%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Panama City averages 285 mm (11.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 31 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 17 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 12% probability of sunny days during this period.

285 mm (11.2 inches)

Precipitation

31 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 17 minutes

Sunshine hours

12%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Panama City reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 9 13 14 13 11 7 4 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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