Bolivia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Bolivia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bolivia in May?
Bolivia has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Comunidad Yumani at 14°C to very warm in Cobija at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Cobija and 7°C in Comunidad Yumani.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Salar de Uyuni with an average of 1 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Villa Tunari with 259 mm. Meanwhile, La Paz enjoys close to 248 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Bolivia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bolivia climate page.
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Average weather in La Paz
In May La Paz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sucre
In May Sucre generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cochabamba
In May Cochabamba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Copacabana
In May Copacabana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tarija
In May Tarija generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Bolivia?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Bolivia. Typically, the climate in La Paz is tolerable.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly tolerable weather in La Paz.
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