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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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 rainfall Bolivia gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall 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 centimeters 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 millimeters, 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 centimeters, 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 by region. There are three main regions that influence the weather in Bolivia: 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 pattern 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 travelers, 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 beginning 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, with spring approaching and crowds spreading.
Dry and wet seasons
Instead of the traditional four seasons, Bolivia has only the dry and wet seasons. Although these vary somewhat throughout 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 have at most one localized rainfall event per 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, travel 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 50°F.
Tropical lowlands
The eastern lowlands, including Santa Cruz and the Amazon, have warm temperatures between 60°F and 88°F throughout the year. You'll have mostly dry and sunny weather here, but temperatures can still plummet at night. So dress warmly.
Weather experiences in Bolivia
The weather in Bolivia is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor.
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!— 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.
