Climate Insights for Challapata

, Departamento de Oruro, Bolivia

Hottest
November
16°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
January
201mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Challapata is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 888mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 201mm of rainfall. Challapata 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 -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jun Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -2° Jul Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -2° Aug Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -2° Sep Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 1° Oct Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Nov Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° Dec Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Challapata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 16°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 178mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Challapata is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 888mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 201mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2mm. That's 199mm less than January, 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 January and December, totalling around 49cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Challapata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Challapata, which began on March 20, 2026. Challapata 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 533mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 12°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 18mm for the entire season. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Challapata 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
4 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
201 mm
8 cm
Feb
4 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
178 mm
7 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
135 mm
4 cm
Apr
2 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
45 mm
2 cm
May
-1 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
8 mm
1 cm
Jun
-2 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Jul
-2 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
7 mm
3 cm
Aug
-2 °C
12 °C
18 km/h
8 mm
4 cm
Sep
1 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
7 cm
Oct
2 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
50 mm
4 cm
Nov
3 °C
16 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
Dec
4 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
153 mm
8 cm
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