The weather in December in Bolivia

It's cool to moderate in December in Bolivia with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Bolivia. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Bolivia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2017, Bolivia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Bolivia

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bolivia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Bolivia New York
Average temperature 16°C 9°C
Max. temperature 18°C 12°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 86 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 12 days 17 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Bolivia with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Bolivia is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Bolivia

Temperature in December in Bolivia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.

Daily Precipitation in December in Bolivia

Total precipitation in December in Bolivia over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Bolivia

Snowfall in December in Bolivia per year

Daily UV index in December in Bolivia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Bolivia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.