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Beni Department Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Beni Department, Bolivia in May.

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Uyuni Trinidad San José de Chiquitos Rurrenabaque

Thinking about venturing to Beni Department, 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 to Expect in Beni Department in May

Beni Department, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. In May, Beni Department experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Uyuni at 15°C (59°F) to very warm in Riberalta at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Riberalta and -2°C (28°F) in Uyuni.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Beni Department, Bolivia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Uyuni with an average of 1.9 mm (0.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Rurrenabaque with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Explore Beni Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Beni Department - and find the best time to visit. (based on Uyuni)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March19°C (66°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) July13°C (55°F) This monthAugust15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October19°C (66°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Beni Department in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Beni Department.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Beni Department

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Beni Department, Bolivia?

Temperature range in Beni Department (May)

Precipitation variation in Beni Department (May)

Uyuni

In May Uyuni generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Uyuni →

Trinidad

In May Trinidad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Trinidad →

San José de Chiquitos

In May San José de Chiquitos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in San José de Chiquitos →

Rurrenabaque

In May Rurrenabaque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Rurrenabaque →

Riberalta

In May Riberalta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Beni Department in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uyuni 15°C (59°F) -2°C (28°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Trinidad 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
San José de Chiquitos 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Rurrenabaque 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Riberalta 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Beni Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Beni Department, Bolivia in May?

In May, Beni Department, Bolivia generally has very good weather conditions. Uyuni sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Beni Department, Bolivia in May?

In Uyuni, the average daytime high in May is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does Beni Department, Bolivia get a lot of snow/rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Beni Department, Bolivia. Uyuni averages only about 1.9 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Beni Department, Bolivia?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Uyuni, May might be a good time to visit Beni Department, Bolivia.

On average, the best time to visit Beni Department, Bolivia is in April, October, November and December with generally excellent weather in Uyuni. On the other hand, the months of January, February, June and July tend to have good weather conditions.

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