Bolivia, BoliviaQuick decision
When to visit Bolivia?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
1°C–16°C in August
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
March (66%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Uyuni Salt FlatDecember–March (water mirror) or June–October (dry, stars).
La Paz & AltiplanoMay–October — Moon Valley, witches' market.
Death RoadApril–October — mountain bike descent, 3,600m drop.
Bolivian AmazonMay–October — Rurrenabaque, pampas and jungle.
Monthly climate data
Bolivia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 5°C | 15°C | 67% | 4.2 | 11.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 5°C | 15°C | 69% | 4.7 | 11.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 5°C | 14°C | 66% | 4.1 | 11.0h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 15°C | 38% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 2°C | 15°C | 18% | 0.9 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 0°C | 15°C | 9% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 0°C | 15°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 1°C | 16°C | 11% | 0.5 | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 3°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.3 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 4°C | 17°C | 42% | 1.9 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 5°C | 18°C | 42% | 2.1 | 12.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 6°C | 16°C | 60% | 3.4 | 11.4h | 6.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 41% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 15°C, 9% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 17°C, 37% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 15°C, 65% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 11% rainy days and 16°C.
March is the wettest month with 66% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 16°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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