Potosí

Department of Potosí Weather in January

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

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Potosí Torotoro National Park

Considering a trip to Department of Potosí, Bolivia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Department of Potosí in January

Department of Potosí, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. January in Department of Potosí generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Potosí at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Torotoro National Park at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Torotoro National Park and 6°C (43°F) in Potosí.

To explore the conditions in Department of Potosí, Bolivia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Potosí with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Torotoro National Park with 225 mm (8.9 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

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 January

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

Temperature range in Department of Potosí (January)

Precipitation variation in Department of Potosí (January)

Potosí

In January Potosí generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
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Torotoro National Park

In January Torotoro National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Department of Potosí, in Bolivia.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Potosí 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Torotoro National Park 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)

Department of Potosí weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Department of Potosí, Bolivia brings poor weather. In Potosí, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Potosí peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in January, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Department of Potosí, Bolivia peaks during January. Potosí averages roughly 188 mm (7.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Department of Potosí, Bolivia with often poor weather in Potosí.

On average, the best time to visit Department of Potosí, Bolivia is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Potosí. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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