The best time to visit Bolivia
The best time to visit Bolivia for warm, sunny weather is May to August, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 70/100 with daytime highs around 22°C / 72°F. April and September are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun.
Bolivia by month, averaged across 3 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58 | 23° / 73°F | 138 mm | Very good |
| February | 59 | 22° / 72°F | 124 mm | Very good |
| March | 64 | 22° / 72°F | 85 mm | Very good |
| April | 69 | 22° / 72°F | 52 mm | Very good |
| May | 71 | 22° / 72°F | 36 mm | Excellent |
| June | 66 | 21° / 70°F | 43 mm | Very good |
| July | 71 | 21° / 70°F | 20 mm | Excellent |
| August | 73 | 23° / 73°F | 25 mm | Excellent |
| September | 69 | 24° / 75°F | 29 mm | Very good |
| October | 66 | 25° / 77°F | 56 mm | Very good |
| November | 69 | 25° / 77°F | 67 mm | Very good |
| December | 62 | 24° / 75°F | 113 mm | Very good |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: May to August — Bolivia's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 70/100, ~22°C / 72°F days). Shoulder season: April and September — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: October, ~25°C / 77°F. Wettest: January (138 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: La Paz / El Alto (3,332 h/yr), Cochabamba (3,159 h/yr), Santa Cruz (2,126 h/yr). See every Bolivia destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.