Potosí weather in December (Department of Potosí, Bolivia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Potosí in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Potosí usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Potosí in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Potosí, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Bolivia in December

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.