May weather forecastLa Paz, Uruguay

May

Weather in May

May brings colder nights and shorter days to La Paz. A gentle nudge towards winter, the transition from April to May comes with cooler temperatures. While the cloud percentage increases to 36% providing most days with an overcast ambience. The slight increase in rainfall to 49mm (1.93") often keeps city-dwellers indoors. The month rounds off with the sustained wind speed fostering a relatively cooler atmosphere.

Temperature

The shift from April to May includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F) to an enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F). La Paz's May nights demonstrate minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, with an average of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In La Paz, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In La Paz, Uruguay, during May, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 707mm (27.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:42 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in La Paz, is 17.8°C (64°F), while the low-temperature averages to 12.8°C (55°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

In La Paz, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In La Paz, in May, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

In La Paz, the average day length in May is 10h and 19min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:42 -03.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In La Paz, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.7°C).

Average pressure in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average rainfall in May: 49mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and November (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (46mm).

Average rainfall days in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average sunshine days in May: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).