Weather by month for central Bolivia, the best months to go and how Bolivia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C to 27°C · 11–12 rain days
Apr, May, Jun
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 24°C to 28°C · 16–22 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 29°C to 30°C · 11–27 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 22°C | 27 days (526 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| February | 29°C / 22°C | 24 days (457 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| March | 29°C / 22°C | 24 days (368 mm) | 8.2 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| April | 28°C / 21°C | 22 days (291 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| May | 25°C / 19°C | 18 days (228 mm) | 7.3 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| June | 24°C / 18°C | 16 days (173 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: July | 25°C / 17°C | 12 days (138 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| Best month: August | 27°C / 18°C | 11 days (143 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| September | 29°C / 20°C | 11 days (119 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 5.4/10 |
| October | 30°C / 21°C | 18 days (244 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| November | 30°C / 22°C | 20 days (354 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 4.3/10 |
| December | 29°C / 22°C | 26 days (485 mm) | 8.1 h/day | 4.4/10 |
Figures for central Bolivia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
29°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 8.4 h sun
January is the wettest month in Bolivia, with 526 mm of rain over about 27 rain days. Highs reach about 29°C and lows stay near 22°C. The score is only 4.4, rated ok. This is a poor choice if you want dry days for sightseeing or hiking.
29°C / 22°C · 24 rain days · 7.8 h sun
February is still very wet. About 457 mm of rain falls on roughly 24 days, and highs are near 29°C. It scores 4.6, rated ok. Go only if you can accept rain on most days and keep your plans flexible.
29°C / 22°C · 24 rain days · 8.2 h sun
Rain eases a little in March, but you still get 368 mm over 24 rain days. Highs sit near 29°C, with lows around 22°C. The score of 4.6 is ok. Expect many wet days and leave spare time in your plans.
28°C / 21°C · 22 rain days · 8.4 h sun
April is when conditions start to improve. Rain drops to 291 mm over about 22 days, and highs fall to about 28°C. It scores 6.2, rated good. This makes it a sensible month if you want to go before the peak.
25°C / 19°C · 18 rain days · 7.3 h sun
May is noticeably cooler, with highs near 25°C and lows around 19°C. Rain days fall to about 18 and rainfall to 228 mm. It scores 6.8, rated good. Sunshine is lower than usual, at 7.3 hours a day.
24°C / 18°C · 16 rain days · 7.8 h sun
June has the lowest daytime highs of the year, at about 24°C, with lows near 18°C. Rain falls on about 16 days, adding up to 173 mm. With a score of 7, rated good, it is a solid time to visit.
25°C / 17°C · 12 rain days · 8.3 h sun
July shares the top score of 7.5 with August and is rated best. Rain days drop to about 12 and rainfall to 138 mm. Highs are near 25°C, and nights are the coolest of the year, at about 17°C.
27°C / 18°C · 11 rain days · 8.9 h sun
August also scores 7.5 and is rated best. Highs rise to about 27°C, and rain falls on about 11 days, adding up to 143 mm. You get 8.9 hours of sun a day, so it is a strong month for most trips.
29°C / 20°C · 11 rain days · 9.5 h sun
September has the fewest rain days, at 11, and the least rain, at 119 mm. It is also the sunniest month, with 9.5 hours a day, and highs near 29°C. Even so, its score falls to 5.4, rated ok, well below August.
30°C / 21°C · 18 rain days · 9.2 h sun
October has the lowest score of the year, 4.1, rated ok. The rain returns, with about 18 rain days and 244 mm, and it is the hottest month, with highs near 30°C. It is a weak choice unless your dates are fixed.
30°C / 22°C · 20 rain days · 8.8 h sun
November gets wetter again, with about 20 rain days and 354 mm of rain. Highs stay high, at 29.5°C, with lows near 22°C. It scores 4.3, rated ok. Choose an earlier month if you can.
29°C / 22°C · 26 rain days · 8.1 h sun
December is almost as wet as January, with about 26 rain days and 485 mm of rain. Highs are near 29°C and lows around 22°C. The score is 4.4, rated ok, but the heavy rain makes it one of the harder months for travel.
By trip type
City sightseeing
July and August suit city trips best. They are among the driest months, with about 11 to 12 rain days and 138–143 mm of rain. August also gets 8.9 sun hours a day, and highs stay at a comfortable 25–27°C.
Hiking & nature
June and July are best for hiking. They are the coolest months, with highs near 24–25°C, and rain drops to 138–173 mm. Avoid January: it has 526 mm of rain over almost 27 rain days, so trails are often wet.
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FAQ
Yes. August is one of the 2 best months, with July, and scores 7.5 out of 10. It is one of the driest months, with about 11.1 rain days and 143 mm of rain. You get about 8.9 hours of sun a day. Days reach about 26.6°C and nights drop to about 18°C.
Only if you can accept a lot of rain. January is the wettest month, with about 526 mm of rain on 26.8 days, so most days bring rain. It scores 4.4 out of 10. It is also warm, with highs near 29.1°C and lows near 22.2°C. If dry weather matters to you, go in July or August instead.
The wettest months are December to March. December has about 485 mm of rain on 26.4 days. January has 526 mm and February has 457 mm. By March rain falls to 368 mm on about 24 days. All 4 months score between 4.4 and 4.6 out of 10.
It is an ok choice. September scores 5.4 out of 10. It has the least rain of the year, with 119 mm on about 11 days. It also gets the most sun, with 9.5 hours a day. But days are hotter than in August, with highs near 28.9°C. July and August still score higher, at 7.5.
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