May weather forecast
Bolivia

May brings a significant shift in Bolivia's climate as the country enters the heart of the dry season. With clear skies and low rainfall, it becomes an increasingly popular month for tourism.

In La Paz, situated at a high altitude in the Andes, temperatures fluctuate between 3°C (37.4°F) and 14°C (57.2°F). Despite cooler nights, the days remain pleasantly warm under clear, sunny skies. Rainfall continues to diminish, averaging about 10mm (0.39") for the month, a sharp decrease from April.

Santa Cruz, in the eastern lowlands, experiences mild and enjoyable weather during May. The temperatures here average around 26°C (78.8°F), a slight decrease from April, but the lower humidity levels make the heat more tolerable.

When compared to April, rainfall across Bolivia sees a further reduction in May. Even in typically wet areas of the Amazon Basin, such as Rurrenabaque, rainfall averages around 70mm (2.76"), marking a significant decrease from previous months.

In the Altiplano region, the Uyuni Salt Flats fully embrace the dry season. The vast salt desert, now devoid of its mirror-like water layer, presents an otherworldly landscape that captivates visitors with its surreal beauty.

May represents a transitional period in Bolivia, with the country moving from the mild conditions of autumn into the clear, dry days of winter. This month is an excellent time to visit Bolivia, offering favorable weather for exploring the country's diverse landscapes.

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• La Paz - May »
  Amidst the temperature drop, increased sunshine hours contribute to a brighter daytime, enhancing the city's aesthetic appeal. On the last day of the month, in La Paz, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:06 -04.
• Santa Cruz de la Sierra - May »
  January through March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The months with the highest humidity in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are January through March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
• El Alto - May »
  In El Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 603mm (23.74") of precipitation. On the first day of May in El Alto, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:14.
• Cochabamba - May »
  In Cochabamba, Bolivia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation. In Cochabamba during May, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Oruro - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Oruro, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:59 -04. In Oruro in May, during 1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sucre - May »
  Throughout the year, in Sucre, there are 82 rainfall days, and 735mm (28.94") of precipitation is accumulated. On the first day of May in Sucre, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:00.
• Potosi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Potosi, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:51 -04. On the last day of May, in Potosi, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:51 -04.
• Tarija - May »
  On the first day of May in Tarija, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:54. May is the last month it rains in Tarija.
• Trinidad - May »
  Trinidad's climate at this time of year is dominated by dry conditions but still exhibits good warmth, making the city an enjoyable destination in Bolivia. On the first day of May in Trinidad, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:03.
• Cobija - May »
  In Cobija during May, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation. In Cobija, during May, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation.
• Riberalta - May »
  In Riberalta, during May, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Riberalta, during May, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.
• Montero - May »
  In Montero during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.4 days and collects up to 938mm (36.93") of precipitation. With an average maximum UV index of 5, May is the month with the lowest UV index in Montero, Bolivia.