What to do in May in Panama - 2024
Panama, country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow bridge of land that connects North and South America. Panama enjoys a lively mix of cultural influences, expressed in the country’s cuisine, artwork, music, and literature. Its capital, Panama City, is located on the Pacific coast just east of the canal
Before we have a look at what you can do in Panama, let's first look at the weather you can expect in May.
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May weather in Panama
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Panama, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humidGenerally, May in Panama will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 77°F / 25°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature, and the high humidity level.
Panama has its share of rainy days in May. You can expect around 27 rainy days, with on average 11.5 inches / 293 mm of rain during the whole month.
But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.
Things to see and do in Panama
Panama has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.
Shopping in Panama
Traditional Panamanian crafts can be found most cheaply at artesania markets, such as the YMCA in Balboa and the market in Panama Viejo.
There are many shopping centers where you can find everything you want, such as:
- Albrook Mall - Avenida Marginal, Panama
- Shopping Center - Ave. 4a Este, David, Panama
- El Costo - Albrook Mall, Pasillo del Tigre, Panama
Activities in Panama
Restaurants in Panama
In the larger cities you can find all types of food ranging from the French haute cuisine to the freshest sushi. There are Arabic restaurants, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Mexican... whatever you're in the mood for. You can get excellent food really cheap if you look around. A quick and cheap lunch can be found at the so-called fondas, which are small eateries.
- Restaurante Gallo Pinto
- 100% Mexicano
- La Piccola Ristorante
- Gallardo's Steak & Grill
- Pizzeria Verona
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What to do in Panama in other months
- What to do in January in Panama
- What to do in February in Panama
- What to do in March in Panama
- What to do in April in Panama
- What to do in June in Panama
- What to do in July in Panama
- What to do in August in Panama
- What to do in September in Panama
- What to do in October in Panama
- What to do in November in Panama
- What to do in December in Panama
Weather in Panama for each month
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- Weather in Panama for December