The weather in January in Bolivia
It's cool to moderate in January in Bolivia with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 6°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January 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 January 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 23°C in 2014, Bolivia reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 8°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Bolivia
Click on any day in January 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.
January weather comparison
| Bolivia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 115 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Bolivia with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Bolivia is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 January in Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Bolivia
Temperature in January in Bolivia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Bolivia
Total precipitation in January in Bolivia over the years
Daily UV index in January in Bolivia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.