Isla del Sol

La Paz Department Weather in May

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

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La Paz Chulumani Isla del Sol Tiwanaku

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

What to Expect in La Paz Department in May

La Paz Department, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. May in La Paz Department generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Isla del Sol at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in El Alto at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in El Alto and 7°C (45°F) in Isla del Sol.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in El Alto with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to high rainfall in Chulumani with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, La Paz gets approximately 248 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Paz Department — and find the best time to visit. (based on La Paz)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March15°C (59°F) April15°C (59°F) May15°C (59°F) This monthJune14°C (57°F) July14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November16°C (61°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Paz Department in May

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

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

Temperature range in La Paz Department (May)

Precipitation variation in La Paz Department (May)

La Paz

In May La Paz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
248 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in La Paz →

Chulumani

In May Chulumani generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
248 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chulumani →

Isla del Sol

In May Isla del Sol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Isla del Sol →

Tiwanaku

In May Tiwanaku generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
248 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tiwanaku →

El Alto

In May El Alto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
248 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Paz 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Chulumani 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Isla del Sol 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Tiwanaku 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
El Alto 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

La Paz Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Paz Department, Bolivia in May?

Expect tolerable weather across La Paz Department, Bolivia in May. The popular destination of La Paz averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in La Paz Department, Bolivia in May?

Average temperatures in La Paz Department, Bolivia during May range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in La Paz.

Does La Paz Department, Bolivia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. La Paz averages just 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for La Paz Department, Bolivia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit La Paz Department, Bolivia?

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

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide tolerable weather in La Paz.

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