SeasonMapSamaipata weather in May
Bolivia
May in Samaipata: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Samaipata · #152 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Samaipata climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 17 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Samaipata 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Samaipata'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).
Fair weatherSamaipata's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Samaipata in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Walking season in Amboró
15 Apr – 31 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe tracks into the park's cloud forest and giant-fern canyons need a guide and a river crossing or two, both of which get far easier once the rains stop around April. Source ↗
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Samaipata in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Samaipata?
- May in Samaipata: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Samaipata on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Samaipata in May?
- In May, Samaipata averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 58 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samaipata in May?
- Samaipata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 17 in May.