May verdict

Bolivia in May

Weather score59Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

44mm

Sun

7.2h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

59

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Bolivia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May44mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Bolivia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.2 hours average sun

May sits close to Bolivia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJuly to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May0°C average sea

May is close to Bolivia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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May59 weather score

May scores above Bolivia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsApril to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.