Climate Insights for Caranavi

Caranavi, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Hottest
October
26°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
December
408mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Caranavi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2815mm of precipitation falls per year. Caranavi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Caranavi is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Apr Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Caranavi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 391mm Feb Precipitation: 365mm Mar Precipitation: 340mm Apr Precipitation: 188mm May Precipitation: 172mm Jun Precipitation: 120mm Jul Precipitation: 89mm Aug Precipitation: 126mm Sep Precipitation: 141mm Oct Precipitation: 230mm Nov Precipitation: 245mm Dec Precipitation: 408mm
Precipitation

Caranavi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2815mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 235mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 408mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 89mm. That's 319mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Caranavi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Caranavi, which began on June 21, 2026. Caranavi is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 617mm across the season with a monthly average of 206mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1164mm across the season with a monthly average of 388mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 700mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 335mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 21°
Mar 21°
Apr 21°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 20°
Oct 21°
Nov 21°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Caranavi is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caranavi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
391 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
365 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
340 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
408 mm
0 cm
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