Climate Insights for Oruro

The climate in Oruro is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 562mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Oruro 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between February and August.

Temperatures in Oruro vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Oruro is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 562mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 129mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 122mm 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 February and August, totalling around 8cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Oruro 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 3km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Oruro, which began on June 21, 2026. Oruro 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 November at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oruro 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.