The weather in May in Bolivia
It's cool to moderate in May in Bolivia with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 2°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Bolivia. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Bolivia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2018, Bolivia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 6°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Bolivia
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bolivia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Bolivia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 23 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Bolivia with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 0°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bolivia is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Bolivia is based on weather data from La Paz. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bolivia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Bolivia
Temperature in May in Bolivia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Bolivia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Bolivia
Total precipitation in May in Bolivia over the years
Daily UV index in May in Bolivia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bolivia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Bolivia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bolivia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.