May weather forecast
Potosi, Bolivia

May offers a significant shift in Potosi's weather with signs of the ever-approaching winter. The reduction in rainfall continues, dropping to a low 3mm (0.12"), marking the onset of the driest part of the year. The decrease in temperature becomes noticeable, with morning and night becoming increasingly colder. Despite reduced daylight hours, increased sunshine duration keeps the afternoons warm and brilliantly bright. June carries forward this dry and cold trend, with further reductions in temperature and near non-existent rain.

Temperature

Potosi registers an average high-temperature of a moderate 15°C (59°F) at the commencement of May, closely related to the preceding month. A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of -2°C (28.4°F) is observed during the nights in May.

Rainfall

In Potosi, in May, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Potosi, there are 80 rainfall days, and 397mm (15.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Potosi, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of May, in Potosi, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:51 -04.

Sunshine

May through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 9 during May leads to these advisories:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.