The weather in May in Panama City

It's warm in May in Panama City with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 23°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Panama City. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Panama City, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2019, Panama City reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Panama City

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Panama City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Panama City New York
Average temperature 29°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 97 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Panama City with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Panama City is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Panama City, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Panama City

Temperature in May in Panama City over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Panama City, Florida. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Panama City

Total precipitation in May in Panama City over the years

Daily UV index in May in Panama City

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Panama City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Panama City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Panama City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.