How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in May?

Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is May hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?

No. Storm risk is very low in May.

How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in May?

Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Panama's Pacific beaches in May

May is a middling month for Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 86°F and about a 89% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).

Typical dayB7th of 12 months

Highs / water87°FSea 86°F

Rain chance89%on a given day

Waves1.4 fttypical

CrowdsModerateMemorial Day weekend

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Panama's Pacific beaches month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

April: B+ · May: B · June: B. The best months are usually January, February and December, and the weakest are July and August.

Best beaches in Panama's Pacific beaches in May

Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical May	This week
Playa Blanca Beach Resort	B+	SatBSunA-MonB-TueBWedB
Coronado Beach Resorts	B+	SatB-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama	B+	SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB+
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB
The Beach House At La Playita Resort & Marina	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+
Holiday Inn	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in May

Elsewhere in Central & South America, Belize (A-) usually grades higher in May. Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.

Questions

Is May a good time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?: May is a middling month for Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 86°F and about a 89% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in May?: Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is May hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?: No. Storm risk is very low in May.
How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in May?: Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 12 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.