When to go · Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- Panama overall
- Prices
- Low
- Panama overall
Verdict
MixedPanama month rating
Outside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.
Weather in May
- Bocas del ToroHighs around 32 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 18 days
- Caribbean, Panama · Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala, Portobelofine
Rain possible any month; September–October and February–March are the driest spells; outside the hurricane belt.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- Low
- Prices · Panama overall
- Low
Panama overall: Rains start; quieter.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast