Climate of Potosí, Potosí, Bolivia
Point-value climate at Potosí (Potosí, Bolivia). Population approximately 179,901.
Located in Potosí, Bolivia, Potosí has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 179,901. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.3°C / 43.3°F in July to 12.4°C / 54.3°F in December, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 91 mm / 3.6 in (January) — about 367 mm / 14.4 in across the year. Potosí is the capital of Potosí. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Potosí's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3°C54.1°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| February | 11.7°C53.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 11.9°C53.4°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| April | 10.5°C50.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| May | 8.5°C47.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| June | 6.5°C43.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| July | 6.3°C43.3°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| August | 7.4°C45.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| September | 9°C48.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| November | 12°C53.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | — |
| December | 12.4°C54.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Potosí?
Potosí does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Potosí's warmest month is December at an average of 12.4°C / 54.3°F, and its driest month is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Potosí?
Potosí, in Potosí, Bolivia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.3°C / 43.3°F in July to 12.4°C / 54.3°F in December. Annual rainfall is approximately 367 mm / 14.4 in, with the wettest month being January (91 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Potosí in December?
The average temperature in Potosí in December is 12.4°C / 54.3°F, with rainfall of about 66 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Potosí?
The driest month in Potosí is July, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.3°C / 43.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Potosí?
The wettest month in Potosí is January, with approximately 91 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall.