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When Is the Best Time To Visit Bolivia?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Bolivia depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Tourist Season in Bolivia

The best time to visit Bolivia includes the dry season months of May through October. Most areas of the country experience sunny, relatively rain-free weather. This is a very good time for sightseeing, trekking and climbing in the higher elevations.

When organizing an off-season trip during the summer rainy season from November to April, one must take into account the difficulties caused by the prevailing weather. Increased rains and cold, strong winds cause traffic difficulties, many areas are inaccessible, including mountainous areas where some trails are impassable, and there are also local floods.

Tourist season month by month. Legend

Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.

The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.

A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.

Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.

Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.

Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 10 cities).

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Average temperatures throughout a year for La Paz (°F)

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  • Best time for rafting: the rainy season from November to April.
  • Best season for trekking and climbing: June to August.

Due to the large area of Bolivia, the weather in individual parts of the country can vary significantly.

Season and weather by month

May - October

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

The winter months covering the dry season. Most areas experience warm, relatively rain-free weather. Although it can be a bit cold in the mountains, June and August are the best months for trekking and climbing in the higher elevations.

When arranging a trip to Bolivia during the winter, you can take part in the "La Fiesta del Gran Poder" celebration in La Paz. During this time, tens of thousands of people, dressed in colorful costumes, walk through the streets of the city, dancing and celebrating.

On the other hand, on June 21 the "Aymaran New Year" is celebrated, a festival filled with color and joy. People gather at the ruins of Tiahuanaco to watch the sunrise, dancing and singing until the early hours of the morning.

On the night of June 23-24, the "Fiesta San Juan" (Midsummer Night) is celebrated. Bonfires are burned and it's a night full of fireworks and dancing.

On August 6, Independence Day is celebrated. A great fiesta throughout the country, especially in Copacabana.

Holidays and observances in Bolivia

  • 01 May 2024 - Labour Day
  • 30 May 2024 - Corpus Christi
  • 21 Jun 2024 - Aymara New Year
  • 06 Aug 2024 - National Day

November - April

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Dec
Jan
Feb
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Apr

Summer season, warm and rainy. Mountain landscapes turn green and flowers appear on the slopes. Heavy downpours and local storms can make travel difficult. Many areas are inaccessible to tourists due to local flooding, fog, landslides and traffic problems. Given the unfavorable aura, trekking to higher elevations is not recommended.

During the rainy season, the Salar de Uyuni salt desert is partially inaccessible, but covered with a layer of water, and its surface creates an unusual visual effect of a "huge mirror", it gives the impression as if the horizon disappears and people float in the air.

At the end of January in Bolivia, you can attend the Alasitas Fair in La Paz, where vendors at numerous stalls offer traditional miniature items.

February is the month of Carnival fun throughout the country. The celebration is particularly spectacular in the city of Oruro. In 2001, UNESCO recognized Carnaval de Oruro as a "masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity." Every year thousands of Bolivians and tourists flock to Oruro during this time to see colorful street parades, extravagant costumes, and experience traditional folk dances and music.

Holidays and observances in Bolivia

  • 29 Mar 2024 - Good Friday
  • 02 Nov 2024 - All Souls' Day
  • 25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
  • 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
  • 22 Jan 2025 - Plurinational State Day
  • 03 Mar 2025 - Carnival
  • 04 Mar 2025 - Carnival

La Paz

Saturday 30 Mar
Update 2024-03-29 01:45 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
56°F
Humidity
71%
Cloud cover
47%
Wind speed
9.2 mph
Chance of rain
97%

La Paz

Sunday 31 Mar
Update 2024-03-29 01:45 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
59°F
Humidity
72%
Cloud cover
96%
Wind speed
13.7 mph
Chance of rain
100%

La Paz

Monday 1 Apr
Update 2024-03-29 01:45 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
54°F
Humidity
76%
Cloud cover
65%
Wind speed
8.9 mph
Chance of rain
100%

La Paz

Tuesday 2 Apr
Update 2024-03-29 01:45 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
55°F
Humidity
70%
Cloud cover
77%
Wind speed
8.7 mph
Chance of rain
97%

La Paz

Wednesday 3 Apr
Update 2024-03-29 01:45 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
59°F
Humidity
70%
Cloud cover
79%
Wind speed
7.6 mph
Chance of rain
97%

Climate and Average Weather in Bolivia

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • La Paz
  • Santa Cruz
  • Sucre
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Average temperature (°F)
Average rainfall (in)
RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.

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