Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in May.

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Santa Cruz de la Sierra Amboró National Park

Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz, Bolivia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in May

Santa Cruz, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. May in Santa Cruz generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Amboró National Park to 27°C (81°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and 14°C (57°F) in Amboró National Park.

For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Amboró National Park with 104 mm (4.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (May)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (May)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In May Santa Cruz de la Sierra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra →

Amboró National Park

In May Amboró National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Amboró National Park →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santa Cruz in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz de la Sierra 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Amboró National Park 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Santa Cruz weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in May?

Santa Cruz, Bolivia typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santa Cruz de la Sierra average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in May?

Average temperatures in Santa Cruz, Bolivia during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Does Santa Cruz, Bolivia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Santa Cruz de la Sierra averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia with overall perfect weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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