When to go · San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Panama overall
- Prices
- Low
- Panama overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- FebruaryGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- MarchGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- AprilGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
Weather in May
- San Blas IslandsHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- Low
- Prices · Panama overall
- Low
Panama overall: Rains start; quieter.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Blas Islands, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
May: 14
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.
January: Inside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
San Blas Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast