Department of Potosí Weather in May

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

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Potosí Torotoro National Park

Planning a trip to Department of Potosí, Bolivia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Department of Potosí in May

Department of Potosí, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. May in Department of Potosí generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Potosí at 17°C (63°F) to warm in Torotoro National Park at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 7°C (45°F) in Torotoro National Park and 0°C (32°F) in Potosí.

For a closer look at conditions across Department of Potosí, Bolivia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Potosí with an average of 9.2 mm (0.4 in) to low snow/rainfall in Torotoro National Park with 26 mm (1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Department of Potosí in May

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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 Department of Potosí

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

Temperature range in Department of Potosí (May)

Precipitation variation in Department of Potosí (May)

Potosí

In May Potosí generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Potosí →

Torotoro National Park

In May Torotoro National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Torotoro National Park →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Potosí 17°C (63°F) 0°C (32°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Torotoro National Park 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Department of Potosí weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Department of Potosí, Bolivia in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Department of Potosí, Bolivia in May. The popular destination of Potosí averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Department of Potosí, Bolivia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Potosí peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in May, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Potosí averages just 9.2 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Department of Potosí, Bolivia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Department of Potosí, Bolivia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Department of Potosí, Bolivia with overall pleasant weather in Potosí.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Potosí. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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