SeasonMapRurrenabaque weather in May
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May in Rurrenabaque: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons.
#3 of 12 months in Rurrenabaque · #1100 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rurrenabaque climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rurrenabaque in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Rurrenabaque's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherRurrenabaque's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
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What's on in Rurrenabaque in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season for Madidi and the pampas
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyMay to October is when the pampas tracks are driveable and the animals concentrate on the water that is left. These are the months the Yacuma boat trips and the Madidi lodges actually run properly.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rurrenabaque — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Rurrenabaque in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Rurrenabaque?
- May in Rurrenabaque: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Rurrenabaque on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Rurrenabaque in May?
- In May, Rurrenabaque averages a daily high of 31.8°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 69 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rurrenabaque in May?
- Rurrenabaque has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in May.
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Similar destinations in South America — May
Within 300 km: La Paz's Fiesta del Gran Poder around 20 May – 20 Jun.