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What to pack for Panama in May
Typical May, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 86°F, lows 77°F, rain 30 of 31 days
monsoonhotwet
Sunset lands around 6:30pm. Wind averages 8 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
12 items · 0 packed
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
30 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
Polarized sunglasses
DEET or picaridin repellent
Travel first aid kit
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Before you go
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Recommended
16 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat