May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Tarija in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tarija in May
Average temperature 10°C, 4 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Tarija scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tarija is Bolivia’s wine valley capital-Andean foothill vineyards, mild climate, and a plaza-centred old town. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Tarija — reliably good (7th best month)
Expect 10°C (50°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tarija in May?
- In May, Tarija averages 10°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Tarija?
- May earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tarija in May?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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