Potosí weather in May (Department of Potosí, Bolivia)

How's the weather trend in Potosí as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Potosí typically includes moderate temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Potosí in May usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 9.2 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around a single day of snow/rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Potosí climate page with graphs.

 

Potosí, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 9.2 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Where to go in Bolivia in May

Find out more about the weather in Bolivia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Potosí, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Potosí.

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