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Beni Department Weather in January

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

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Uyuni Trinidad San José de Chiquitos Rurrenabaque

Are you planning a trip a to Beni Department, Bolivia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Beni Department in January

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Uyuni at 19°C (66°F) and very warm in San José de Chiquitos at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in San José de Chiquitos and 6°C (43°F) in Uyuni.

For specific regional insights in Beni Department, Bolivia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Uyuni with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Rurrenabaque with 337 mm (13 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Uyuni.

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Best Places to Visit in Beni Department in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Beni Department, Bolivia?

Temperature range in Beni Department (January)

Precipitation variation in Beni Department (January)

Uyuni

In January Uyuni generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Uyuni →

Trinidad

In January 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
289 mm (11 in)
319 mm (13 in)
303 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Trinidad →

San José de Chiquitos

In January 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 heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in San José de Chiquitos →

Rurrenabaque

In January Rurrenabaque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
337 mm (13 in)
345 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rurrenabaque →

Riberalta

In January 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
273 mm (11 in)
291 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riberalta →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Beni Department, in Bolivia.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uyuni 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Trinidad 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 319 mm (13 in)
San José de Chiquitos 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Rurrenabaque 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 337 mm (13 in)
Riberalta 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 273 mm (11 in)

Beni Department weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Beni Department, Bolivia typically experiences tolerable weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Uyuni average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Uyuni averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Beni Department, Bolivia. Average rainfall in Uyuni sits around 138 mm (5.4 in).

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Beni Department, Bolivia with often tolerable weather in Uyuni.

Generally speaking, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Uyuni. The weather in January, February, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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