May weather forecast
Achacachi, Bolivia

May

Weather in May

In May, distinct changes sweep across the city of Achacachi. Despite maintaining the same average maximum temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) as the previous months, May marks a discernible shift in several weather factors. The notable plummet of both rainfall amount and rainfall days indicates a substantial drying period. The reduced cloud coverage and humidity levels in the city make for clearer, brighter skies. The culmination of these variations set May apart, manifesting as a month of significant transformation in Achacachi’s weather cycle.

Temperature

Achacachi experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still cool 11.8°C (53.2°F) with the onset of May, maintaining near parity with April's 11.8°C (53.2°F). In May, Achacachi's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 2°C (35.6°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Achacachi, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Achacachi, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.9 rainfall days, and 1197mm (47.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Achacachi are January through December. In Achacachi, during May, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.5 snowfall days, and 446mm (17.56") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:09 -04.

Sunshine

In Achacachi, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

March through May, July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
May temperatures in Achacachi vary between a high-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 65%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Achacachi, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in May?
In Achacachi, in May, during 5.3 snowfall days, 32mm (1.26") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Achacachi, the average day length in May is 11h and 22min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:09 -04.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are March through May, July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
How high is the UV index in May in Achacachi?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average high temperature in May: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (13.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (5.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average rainfall in May: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (185mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average snowfall in May: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (80mm).
The month with the least snowfall is December (9mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (8.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is December (0.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Achacachi, Bolivia
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (8km).

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