Potosí weather in August (Department of Potosí, Bolivia)

How does the weather in Potosí usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Potosí tends to experience moderate temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -1°C.

Precipitation

Potosí in August usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about a single day days of snow/rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Potosí climate page with graphs.

 

Potosí, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Where to go in Bolivia in August

Find out more about the weather in Bolivia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Potosí, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Potosí.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bolivia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bolivia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.