Bolivia Weather

🇧🇴 1 city covered · South America · subtropical highland climate
Best time to visit
May to September

Weather in Bolivia at a glance

Our Bolivia coverage centers on La Paz, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 63°F (17°C) in November and 58°F (14°C) in June, with about 141 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: La Paz - annual average 48°
  • Best time to visit: May to September
  • Climate type: subtropical highland

The bigger picture

La Paz averages 10.9 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 730 mm (28.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the La Paz climate page.

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Bolivia cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
La Paz 48° Nov · 63° Jun · 33° 141 10.9 2

Bolivia weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 59° 42° 22 10.7 h/day
February 58° 42° 19 10.2 h/day
March 58° 41° 21 10.4 h/day
April 59° 39° 12 10.6 h/day
May 59° 36° 5 10.8 h/day
June 58° 33° 3 10.9 h/day
July 59° 32° 2 10.8 h/day
August 60° 33° 4 11.0 h/day
September 61° 37° 8 11.2 h/day
October 62° 39° 13 11.6 h/day
November 63° 41° 13 11.6 h/day
December 60° 42° 20 10.7 h/day

Bolivia weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Bolivia?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Bolivia?
Yes - La Paz sees regular snowfall. La Paz gets the most, about 2 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Bolivia like?
The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.

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