When to go · Santiago de Chiquitos

Santiago de Chiquitos in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (most water in waterfalls)). Across Bolivia: Dry season starts; Gran Poder festival in La Paz (May or June, check).

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; Bolivia overall
Prices: Medium; Bolivia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBolivia month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (most water in waterfalls)). Across Bolivia: Dry season starts; Gran Poder festival in La Paz (May or June, check).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Santiago de ChiquitosHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bolivia overall: Medium
Prices · Bolivia overall: Medium

Bolivia overall: Dry season starts; Gran Poder festival in La Paz (May or June, check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santiago de Chiquitos, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 6 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (most water in waterfalls)). Across Bolivia: Dry season starts; Gran Poder festival in La Paz (May or June, check).

January: Inside Santiago de Chiquitos's best window: Dec–Mar (most water in waterfalls).

Santiago de Chiquitos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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