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Farallón Weather in May

Farallón in May

The short of it: Farallón in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 30 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 24° · rain 249 mm · daylight 12 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Farallón an average May high of 32°, a low of 24° and some 249 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 249 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 30 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, Farallón runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Río Hato, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Farallón, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 202 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 30 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Río HatoCoclé4 km NW32°24°242 mm
AntónCoclé15 km WNW33°24°176 mm
Juan DíazCoclé20 km NW32°24°242 mm
Llano MarínCoclé26 km NW33°24°206 mm
PenonoméCoclé30 km NW32°24°210 mm
ChigoréCoclé30 km NW32°24°210 mm
Las LajasPanamá Oeste Province31 km NE32°24°197 mm
Vista HermosaCoclé32 km NW32°24°210 mm

The Almanac · Farallón 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 249 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Farallón by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°17 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
February32°23°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
March33°24°12 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April33°25°47 mm8 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
May32°24°249 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
June31°24°218 mm5 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
July32°24°194 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
August31°23°220 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
September31°23°196 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October31°23°272 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November31°23°327 mm6 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
December31°23°84 mm6 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Farallón in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Farallón in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 249 mm (9.8 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 249 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Farallón?

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

How long are the days in Farallón in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 38 min in December to 12 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Farallón in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Farallón in May?

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

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