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Potosí weather in January (Department of Potosí, Bolivia)

How's the weather trend in Potosí as January approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Potosí generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Potosí in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Potosí. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 188 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Bolivia in January

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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