Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Cerro Punta, Panama in May
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 465mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
465mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 465mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cerro Punta, Panama with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is close to Cerro Punta's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsJanuary and March to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May465mm average rain
May is wetter than Cerro Punta's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May sits close to Cerro Punta's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May41 weather score
May scores below Cerro Punta's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.