Bolivia weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Bolivia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bolivia in December?
Bolivia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Comunidad Yumani at 14°C to very warm in Trinidad at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Trinidad and 8°C in Comunidad Yumani. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Bolivia.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salar de Uyuni with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Villa Tunari with 548 mm. La Paz enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bolivia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Bolivia climate page.
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Average weather in La Paz
In December La Paz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sucre
In December Sucre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cochabamba
In December Cochabamba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Copacabana
In December Copacabana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tarija
In December Tarija generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bolivia.
Is December the best time to visit Bolivia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in La Paz, December may not be the ideal time to visit Bolivia.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide tolerable weather in La Paz.
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