Chiriquí Weather in May

What's the weather like in Chiriquí (Chiriquí) in May 2026?

The climate in Chiriquí during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the spring in Chiriquí and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Chiriquí weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.6°C 85.3°F
Nightly temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 281 mm 11.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 84.1°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chiriquí with around 281mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Chiriquí

Chiriquí average temperature in May

May rainfall

Chiriquí average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Chiriquí average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chiriquí in May 2025.

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Chiriquí weather stats

Chiriquí weather statistics
Hottest month: April 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: February 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: December 27.9°C 82.2°F
Wettest month: October 440mm 17.3ins
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