Cochabamba weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Cochabamba: highs of 21°C (70°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (38°F) and cloud cover 31% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and drier; June brings highs of 20°C (68°F) and 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cochabamba, the largest city in Cochabamba. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Cochabamba?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Cochabamba.
Does it rain a lot in Cochabamba in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Cochabamba in May?
Days average 21°C (70°F) and nights 3°C (38°F).
Cochabamba weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C (69°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 104 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 97 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 20°C (69°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 21°C (69°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm | 45% | best |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | 31% | best |
| June | 20°C (68°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 44 mm | 25% | best |
| July | 20°C (67°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 5 mm | 26% | best |
| August | 21°C (69°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 8 mm | 27% | best |
| September | 22°C (71°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 12 mm | 38% | best |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 25 mm | 51% | best |
| November | 23°C (74°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 36 mm | 58% | fair |
| December | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 86 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Cochabamba in May
Weather can differ a lot within Cochabamba: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochabamba | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Sacaba | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Quillacollo | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Tiquipaya | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Vinto | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Colcapirhua | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Sipe Sipe | 21°C (70°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Mizque | 21°C (70°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Punata | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 8 mm | best |