Bolivia

Bolivia Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bolivia in February.

Thinking about venturing to Bolivia this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Bolivia in February

Bolivia has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Comunidad Yumani at 14°C (57°F) to very warm in San José de Chiquitos at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in San José de Chiquitos and 7°C (45°F) in Comunidad Yumani.

For specific regional insights in Bolivia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salar de Uyuni with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Villa Tunari with 586 mm (23 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In La Paz, you can expect around 141 hours of sunlight in February, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in Bolivia in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bolivia.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bolivia

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Temperature range in Bolivia (February)

Precipitation variation in Bolivia (February)

La Paz

In February La Paz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
141 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In February Santa Cruz de la Sierra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Sucre

In February Sucre generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Cochabamba

In February Cochabamba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
269 mm (11 in)
274 mm (11 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Copacabana

In February Copacabana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
275 mm (11 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bolivia in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Paz 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Sucre 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Cochabamba 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 274 mm (11 in)
Copacabana 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Uyuni 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Trinidad 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 303 mm (12 in)

Bolivia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bolivia in February?

In February, Bolivia generally has unpleasant weather conditions. La Paz sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Bolivia in February?

Daytime temperatures in La Paz peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in February, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Bolivia get a lot of rain in February?

Rainfall in Bolivia peaks during February. La Paz averages roughly 170 mm (6.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Bolivia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in La Paz, February may not be the ideal time to visit Bolivia.

On average, the best time to visit Bolivia is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally tolerable weather in La Paz.

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