Best Time to Visit Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Cochabamba is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Cochabamba for sunny, dry weather is April–May and August–October — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.5°C / 56.3°F in June to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in November, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (June) to 163 mm / 6.4 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cochabamba's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 17.4°C63.3°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 15.4°C59.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 15.7°C60.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 17.5°C63.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.3°C66.7°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cochabamba?
The best time to visit Cochabamba for sunny, dry weather is April, May, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 19.6°C / 67.3°F, and the driest is June with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cochabamba's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Cochabamba?
The rainy season at Cochabamba, Cochabamba runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 36 mm / 1.4 in. The wettest single month is January (163 mm / 6.4 in).
What is the driest month in Cochabamba?
The driest month in Cochabamba is June, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 13.5°C / 56.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cochabamba?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cochabamba — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 163 mm / 6.4 in in January, and the coldest month averages 13.5°C / 56.3°F.
Is Cochabamba climate different from Bolivia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cochabamba figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Bolivia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cochabamba specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.