Bolivia

Bolivia Weather in March

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

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La Paz Sucre Cochabamba Copacabana

Planning a getaway to Bolivia this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Bolivia in March

In March, Bolivia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Comunidad Yumani at 14°C (57°F) to very warm in San José de Chiquitos at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in San José de Chiquitos and 7°C (45°F) in Comunidad Yumani.

To explore the conditions in Bolivia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salar de Uyuni with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Villa Tunari with 391 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In La Paz, you can expect around 155 hours of sunlight in March, 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 March

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Bolivia?

Temperature range in Bolivia (March)

Precipitation variation in Bolivia (March)

La Paz

In March La Paz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
155 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in La Paz →

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra →

Sucre

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sucre →

Cochabamba

In March Cochabamba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cochabamba →

Copacabana

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
275 mm (11 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
13 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Copacabana →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Paz 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Sucre 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Cochabamba 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Copacabana 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Uyuni 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Trinidad 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)

Bolivia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bolivia in March?

Bolivia typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in La Paz average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bolivia in March?

In La Paz, the average daytime high in March is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Bolivia get a lot of rain in March?

Bolivia sees substantial rainfall in March. La Paz typically averages about 128 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Bolivia?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Bolivia due to the typically unpleasant weather in La Paz.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly tolerable weather in La Paz.

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