May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Copacabana in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copacabana in May
Average temperature 9°C, 24 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Copacabana scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 9°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Copacabana is Bolivia’s Lake Titicaca pilgrimage town-lakeside basilica, ferry boats, and Isla del Sol departures. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
May is one of the strongest months in Copacabana (5th)
May averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 daylight hours.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Copacabana (5th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.2/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copacabana in May?
- In May, Copacabana averages 9°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Copacabana?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copacabana in May?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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