What’s the climate like in Bolivia?
The current climate of Bolivia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bolivia in recent years was 37°C in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in July 2018.
On average, Bolivia gets 566 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Bolivia is based on weather data from La Paz. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bolivia for a full picture of the climate.
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Best time to visit Bolivia?
The best time to visit Bolivia for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bolivia.
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Climate Table of Bolivia
The climate table of Bolivia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in November
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January, February, March, April, May and June
- Precipitation*: 566 mm per year, averaging 47 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 5,2 mm in June, 6,9 mm in August and 7,8 mm in July
- Wettest months: 115 mm in January, 95 mm in February and 86 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bolivia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bolivia
This graph shows how much precipitation Bolivia gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bolivia
This graph shows how much snow Bolivia gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bolivia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bolivia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bolivia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bolivia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bolivia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bolivia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bolivia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bolivia over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Best Time to Visit Bolivia
Bolivia's climate varies from region to region. There are three main regions that influence Bolivia's weather: the Altiplano in the west, the central highlands in the south-central region just beyond the Andes, and the tropical lowlands in the east.
The weather changes depending on the region and the time of year. And there is a wet season and a dry season to consider before booking a trip to Bolivia.
Best time to visit in general
For most travellers, May-Oct is the best time to visit Bolivia. This is the dry period, but also the Bolivian winter. The highlands can be cold then and at night in the desert it can get well below freezing, especially in June and July.
The humid jungle does benefit from these cooler temperatures. The start of the dry season in April-May, has lower prices and fewer crowds, but still feels fresh from the recent rains. October and November are also dry but warmer, spring is approaching and the crowds are spreading.
Dry and wet seasons
Instead of the traditional four seasons, Bolivia has only the dry and wet seasons. Although these vary somewhat across the country, the dry season usually begins in May and ends in late November.
The wet season takes up the rest of the year. The torrential rains usually fall between January and March. The other relatively wet months usually see at most a localised downpour each day.
Altiplano
In the southern Altiplano, the sky is beautifully blue, but it is also very cold, dropping well below freezing at night. The rainy season here runs from November to March and can sometimes cause hindrance on the roads. However, travelling is possible.
Central highlands
The best time to visit the highlands in Bolivia is from April to October. This is the cold winter period, but it should be dry with plenty of blue skies and sunshine and temperatures around 10°C.
Tropical lowlands
The eastern lowlands, including Santa Cruz and the Amazon, have warm temperatures between 15°C and 31°C all year round. The weather here is mostly dry and sunny, but temperatures can still plummet at night. So dress warmly.
Weather experiences in Bolivia
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Marleen – was here in MarchWith pleasant warmth, partly sunny, partly cloudy weather, Bolivia was surprisingly pleasant in March. There was some rain, but mainly at night. During the day, temperatures could reach 25°C. Great experience!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Bolivia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bolivia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
