May weather forecastCochabamba, Bolivia

Weather in May

May ushers in a distinctly drier phase in Cochabamba's weather, transitioning away from the preceding cool, moist climate. A critical shift surfaces in the form of starkly reduced rainfall, at 2mm (0.08"), centered around a single day in contrast to the higher rainfall frequencies of previous months. Sunshine duration and daylight hours continue to dwindle but are offset by increased daylight and the warmest low temperature. The city braces itself for a cold spell in the imminent month, a deviation from the prevalent temperature pattern.

Temperature

Cochabamba's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F), subtly shifts from April's 25°C (77°F). Cochabamba's average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F) in May reflects a considerable decline from the daytime peak.

Rainfall

In Cochabamba, in May, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Cochabamba, Bolivia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cochabamba, Bolivia, is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:57 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 10 during May translates into these guidelines:
Act with caution. Neglecting protection can lead to skin and eye damage in moments. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.