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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 92/100

Cochabamba in May

Excellent · 92/100
High / low19° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation32 mm4 wet days
Cloud cover26%monthly average
17.38° S, 66.16° WElevation 2,537 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
When to goCochabamba · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec92May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low19° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Cochabamba averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 7° — mild weather by day. Expect around 32 mm of precipitation spread over about 4 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.

May scores 92/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Cochabamba. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:01 local time, giving 11 h 18 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 92/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%75%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Cochabamba this month

Colcapirhua
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Colcapirhua

Cochabamba · 8.3 km W
20°May high
4wet days
92score
Colcapirhua
Sacaba
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Sacaba

Cochabamba · 13 km E
19°May high
4wet days
91score
Sacaba
Quillacollo
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Quillacollo

Cochabamba · 13 km W
20°May high
3wet days
93score
Quillacollo
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Tiquipaya

Cochabamba · 7.7 km NW
19°May high
4wet days
92score
Tiquipaya
ivTop of the table

Bolivia's best in May

Where to go in May
Tupiza
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Tupiza

Potosí Department
20°May high
1wet day
99score
Tupiza
Cliza
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Cliza

Cochabamba
20°May high
2wet days
95score
Cliza
Quillacollo
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3

Quillacollo

Cochabamba
20°May high
3wet days
93score
Quillacollo
Sucre
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4

Sucre

Chuquisaca Department
19°May high
2wet days
92score
Sucre
·Questions

Cochabamba in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Cochabamba?

May scores 92/100 for Cochabamba, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 4 wet days.

How warm is Cochabamba in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 7°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Cochabamba in May?

Cochabamba receives about 32 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 4 days.