The climate of Bolivia
The current climate in Bolivia features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bolivia.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Bolivia gets 566 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Bolivia is based on weather data from La Paz. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bolivia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Bolivia?
The best time to visit Bolivia for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Bolivia.
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Climate Table of Bolivia
The climate table of Bolivia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 115 | 95 | 70 | 37 | 23 | 5,2 | 7,8 | 6,9 | 44 | 43 | 33 | 86 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0 | 0,5 | 1,1 | 0,8 | 0,2 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Bolivia
Yearly Temperature in Bolivia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bolivia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bolivia
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bolivia
Average Snowfall per Month in Bolivia
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bolivia
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Bolivia
Weather experiences in Bolivia
The weather in Bolivia is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor.
Marleen
With 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!
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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.