Monthly climate guide
Oruro weather in May
With highs near 15°C (59°F) and lows around -1°C (29°F), May feels mild in Oruro. Rainfall averages about 8 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- May sits in Oruro's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 17°C.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -1°C, and frost is common.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 82% less rain than Oruro's average.
Avg high
15°C
59°F
Avg low
-1°C
29°F
Rainfall
8 mm
very dry
Humidity
57%
relative
Sky
31%
cloud · mostly sunny
Oruro weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 4°C / 39°F | 96 mm | 69% | 71% |
| February | 17°C / 62°F | 4°C / 39°F | 103 mm | 73% | 73% |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 3°C / 38°F | 46 mm | 72% | 58% |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 2°C / 35°F | 17 mm | 66% | 44% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | -1°C / 29°F | 8 mm | 57% | 31% |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | -3°C / 27°F | 89 mm | 57% | 29% |
| July | 14°C / 57°F | -3°C / 26°F | 6 mm | 53% | 28% |
| August | 15°C / 60°F | -2°C / 28°F | 11 mm | 52% | 27% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 0°C / 32°F | 17 mm | 56% | 34% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 2°C / 36°F | 27 mm | 56% | 46% |
| November | 19°C / 67°F | 3°C / 38°F | 23 mm | 55% | 49% |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 4°C / 39°F | 91 mm | 63% | 67% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Oruro?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Oruro →Other Bolivia cities in May
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Oruro in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Oruro?
May is a reasonable time for Oruro: highs around 15°C and about 8 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Oruro in May?
Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about -1°C (29°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Oruro in May?
Oruro typically gets around 8 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Oruro (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.