May weather forecast
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

May brings about a more diverse climate change in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Marking a definitive shift towards less harsh conditions, the month sees mild temperatures, reduced rainfall, and lower relative humidity. The decreasing trend from the previous months continues in the average minimum and maximum temperatures. With the declining UV index, visitors enjoy exploring the city's attractions without the looming risk of sunburn.

Temperature

Santa Cruz de la Sierra's shift into May sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 24.9°C (76.8°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from April's 27.7°C (81.9°F). In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in May, the average low-temperature is a refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are January through March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in May, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.6 days and collects up to 1322mm (52.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of May, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:44 -04.

Sunshine

January through March, May through July and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in May leads to these guidelines:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.