Tarija Department Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Tarija 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 Tarija Department in May

Tarija Department, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. May in Tarija Department generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Tarija.

To explore the conditions in Tarija Department, Bolivia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 36 mm (1.4 in) in Tarija.

Explore Tarija Department by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February21°C (70°F) March21°C (70°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September21°C (70°F) October22°C (72°F) November22°C (72°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tarija Department in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Tarija Department

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Tarija Department, Bolivia?

Tarija

In May Tarija generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
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Tarija Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Tarija Department, Bolivia generally has perfect weather conditions. Tarija sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Tarija averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Not particularly. Tarija averages just 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Tarija Department, Bolivia.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Tarija Department, Bolivia. Typically, the climate in Tarija is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Tarija Department, Bolivia is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Tarija. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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