Climate Insights for Colchani

, Departamento de Potosí, Bolivia

Hottest
December
21°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
February
135mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Colchani is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 424mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 135mm of rainfall. Colchani 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: December, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between July and July.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Feb Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Mar Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Apr Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° May Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 0° Jun Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -2° Jul Max: 13° Average: 4° Min: -2° Aug Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: -1° Sep Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 1° Oct Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 3° Nov Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Dec Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Colchani vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Colchani is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 424mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 135mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1mm. That's 134mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between July and July, totalling around 6cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Colchani is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Colchani, which began on June 21, 2026. Colchani 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 December at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 36mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colchani 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
7 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Mar
6 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Apr
3 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
May
0 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
-2 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Jul
-2 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
7 mm
4 cm
Aug
-1 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Sep
1 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
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