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When to go · Panama City

Panama City in May

Mixed month. Rainy season starts; afternoon storms.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Low
Panama overall
Prices
Low
Panama overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Panama City

Rainy season starts; afternoon storms.

Weather in May

  • Pacific side, Panama · Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuerorainy

    Dry, breezy mid-December to April; the rest of the year brings heavy afternoon storms.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Rainy season

    May–November

    Heavy afternoon rain; outdoor stops belong in the morning.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Panama overall
Low
Prices · Panama overall
Low

Panama overall: Rains start; quieter.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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