When is the best time to go to Potosí

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Potosí, Bolivia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Potosí weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Potosí are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Potosí January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 92mm 6.5hrs 13.9hrs

January in Potosí is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Potosí and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Potosí with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in January »

February

Potosí February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 86mm 6.4hrs 13.5hrs

February in Potosí is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Potosí and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Potosí with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in February »

March

Potosí March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 55mm 7.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Potosí is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Potosí.

March is in the fall / autumn in Potosí and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Potosí with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in March »

April

Potosí April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 13mm 8.1hrs 12.4hrs

Potosí's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Potosí, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Potosí and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Potosí with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in April »

May

Potosí May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 3mm 9.3hrs 12hrs

May is a very dry month in Potosí and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Potosí, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Potosí and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Potosí with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in May »

June

Potosí June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 2mm 9.2hrs 13.9hrs

June in Potosí is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Potosí and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Potosí with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in June »

July

Potosí July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 1mm 9.3hrs 13.5hrs

July in Potosí is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Potosí and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in July »

August

Potosí August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 4mm 9.9hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Potosí is characteristically cool and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Potosí, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Potosí and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in August »

September

Potosí September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 10mm 8.8hrs 12.4hrs

Potosí's weather in September is typically cool and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Potosí, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Potosí and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in September »

October

Potosí October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 20mm 8.2hrs 12hrs

October is a dry month in Potosí and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Potosí and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in October »

November

Potosí November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 38mm 7.7hrs 13.9hrs

The weather in November in Potosí is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Potosí.

November is in the spring in Potosí and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in November »

December

Potosí December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 76mm 7.4hrs 13.5hrs

December in Potosí is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Potosí and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in December »

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Potosí weather stats

Potosí weather statistics
Hottest month: November 17.5°C 63.5°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 9.9hrs
Coldest month: July 13.9°C 57°F
Wettest month: January 92mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: February 24.6°C 76.3°F
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