Potosí

Department of Potosí Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Department of Potosí, Bolivia in August.

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Potosí Torotoro National Park

Planning a getaway to Department of Potosí, Bolivia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Department of Potosí in August

Department of Potosí, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. August in Department of Potosí generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Potosí at 17°C (63°F) to warm in Torotoro National Park at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Torotoro National Park and -1°C (30°F) in Potosí.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Department of Potosí, Bolivia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Potosí with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Torotoro National Park with 30 mm (1.2 in).

Explore Department of Potosí by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Department of Potosí — and find the best time to visit. (based on Potosí)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April17°C (63°F) May17°C (63°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October19°C (66°F) November19°C (66°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Department of Potosí in August

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

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 Department of Potosí

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

Temperature range in Department of Potosí (August)

Precipitation variation in Department of Potosí (August)

Potosí

In August Potosí generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
6 mm (0.2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Potosí →

Torotoro National Park

In August Torotoro National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Torotoro National Park →

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

In our records: Bolivia August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Bolivia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest August daytime high in Bolivia was -1°C (30°F) in El Alto on August 27, 1980.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Department of Potosí in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Potosí 17°C (63°F) -1°C (30°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Torotoro National Park 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Department of Potosí weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Department of Potosí, Bolivia in August?

Expect pleasant weather across Department of Potosí, Bolivia in August. The popular destination of Potosí averages 17°C (63°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Department of Potosí, Bolivia in August?

Daytime temperatures in Potosí peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in August, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Department of Potosí, Bolivia get a lot of snow/rain in August?

Not particularly. Potosí averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of snow/rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Department of Potosí, Bolivia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Department of Potosí, Bolivia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Department of Potosí, Bolivia with overall pleasant weather in Potosí.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Potosí. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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