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Ancón Weather in May

Ancón in May

The short of it: Ancón in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 25 °C (76 °F), with 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 25° · rain 171 mm · daylight 12 h 32 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Ancón brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 25°, with about 171 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 32 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Ancón runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. El Chorrillo, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ancón, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 100 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 32 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El ChorrilloPanamá1 km SSE32°25°203 mm
CurundúPanamá1 km NNE32°25°171 mm
San FelipePanamá2 km ESE32°25°89 mm
Panama CityPanamá5 km NE32°25°94 mm
Río AbajoPanamá10 km NE32°25°96 mm
ArraijánPanamá Oeste Province10 km WSW31°24°215 mm
Parque LefevrePanamá11 km NE32°25°96 mm
VeracruzPanamá Oeste Province11 km SW31°24°246 mm

The Almanac · Ancón Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Ancón by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°24°35 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
February31°24°18 mm11 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March31°25°11 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April32°25°71 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
May32°25°171 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
June31°24°186 mm5 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
July31°24°245 mm6 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
August31°24°207 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
September31°23°221 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October31°23°335 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°23°447 mm6 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
December30°23°204 mm7 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ancón in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ancón in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 25 °C (76 °F), with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ancón?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Ancón in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 36 min in December to 12 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Ancón in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ancón in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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