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When to go · Las Lajas

Las Lajas in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, rougher sea).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Low
Panama overall
Prices
Low
Panama overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Las Lajas

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, rougher sea).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Las LajasHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Panama overall
Low
Prices · Panama overall
Low

Panama overall: Rains start; quieter.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Las Lajas, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 15

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, rougher sea).

January: Inside Las Lajas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Las Lajas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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