May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Uyuni in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uyuni in May
Average temperature 5°C, 1 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 38% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 38%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Uyuni scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Uyuni is the salt-flat staging town-train cemetery photos, jeep tours onto Salar de Uyuni, and cold desert nights. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May in Uyuni: strong conditions, 9th of 12
May averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Uyuni in May?
- In May, Uyuni averages 5°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Uyuni?
- May earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Uyuni in May?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 38% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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