May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Cochabamba in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cochabamba in May
Average temperature 13°C, 8 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Cochabamba scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cochabamba sits in a mild highland valley-market food culture, Cristo de la Concordia views, and a central Bolivian hub. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May ranks 5th of 12 for Cochabamba — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cochabamba at 9.4/10 (5th of 12), just behind October at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cochabamba in May?
- In May, Cochabamba averages 13°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cochabamba?
- May earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cochabamba in May?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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