May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Rurrenabaque in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rurrenabaque in May
Average temperature 24°C, 64 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Rurrenabaque scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 24°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rurrenabaque is the Amazon and pampas gateway-riverboats toward Madidi and wildlife lodges in Beni’s wetlands. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Rurrenabaque: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trail conditions at 24°C (74°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 7.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rurrenabaque in May?
- In May, Rurrenabaque averages 24°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Rurrenabaque?
- May earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rurrenabaque in May?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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