Climate Insights for Cochabamba

Cercado, Bolivia

Hottest
November
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
February
198 mm rain7.8 in rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cochabamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 935 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 198 mm of rainfall. Cochabamba 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, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Cochabamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7.8 in of rainfall. Cochabamba 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, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°FebMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JunMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 4°JulMax: 22°Average: 12°Min: 4°AugMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°DecMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°F
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Cochabamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 23°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Cochabamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 73°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 62°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 198mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.5inFebPrecipitation: 7.8inMarPrecipitation: 6.2inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inDecPrecipitation: 6.2in
Precipitation

Cochabamba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 935 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 198 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 190 mm 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.Cochabamba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.5 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Cochabamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Cochabamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°59°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar15°58°F
Apr15°58°F
May13°56°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Cochabamba is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 61 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cochabamba is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cochabamba 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cochabamba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h3 mph
198 mm7.8 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h3 mph
156 mm6.2 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
156 mm6.2 in
1 cm0 in