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Beni Department Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Beni Department, Bolivia in December.

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Uyuni Trinidad San José de Chiquitos Rurrenabaque

Planning a journey to Beni Department, Bolivia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Beni Department in December

Beni Department, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. The weather in Beni Department in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Uyuni at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in San José de Chiquitos at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in San José de Chiquitos and 6°C (43°F) in Uyuni. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Beni Department, Bolivia.

For a closer look at conditions across Beni Department, Bolivia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Uyuni with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Trinidad with 289 mm (11 in).

Explore Beni Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Beni Department - and find the best time to visit. (based on Uyuni)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March19°C (66°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) July13°C (55°F) This monthAugust15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October19°C (66°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Beni Department in December

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

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 Beni Department

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Beni Department, Bolivia?

Temperature range in Beni Department (December)

Precipitation variation in Beni Department (December)

Uyuni

In December Uyuni generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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Trinidad

In December Trinidad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
289 mm (11 in)
319 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Trinidad →

San José de Chiquitos

In December San José de Chiquitos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in San José de Chiquitos →

Rurrenabaque

In December Rurrenabaque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
285 mm (11 in)
337 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rurrenabaque →

Riberalta

In December Riberalta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
264 mm (10 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Beni Department in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uyuni 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Trinidad 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 289 mm (11 in)
San José de Chiquitos 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Rurrenabaque 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Riberalta 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 264 mm (10 in)

Beni Department weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Beni Department, Bolivia in December?

December in Beni Department, Bolivia brings excellent weather. In Uyuni, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Beni Department, Bolivia in December?

Uyuni averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Beni Department, Bolivia get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Beni Department, Bolivia during December, with Uyuni averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Beni Department, Bolivia?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Beni Department, Bolivia. Typically, the climate in Uyuni is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Uyuni. The weather in January, February, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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