Climate Insights for Colquechaca

Departamento de Potosí, Bolivia

Hottest
November
17°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
January
205mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Colquechaca is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 996mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 205mm of rainfall. Colquechaca 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, September, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between August and August.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° Feb Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° Mar Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Apr Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° May Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jun Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 0° Jul Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 0° Aug Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 0° Sep Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Dec Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7°
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Average
Min

Colquechaca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 205mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 179mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Colquechaca is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 996mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 205mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4mm. That's 201mm 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 August and August, totalling around 6cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Colquechaca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Colquechaca, which began on September 23, 2026. Colquechaca 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 549mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Colquechaca 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
15 °C
6 km/h
205 mm
1 cm
Feb
7 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Mar
6 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Apr
4 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
May
2 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun
0 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jul
0 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
7 mm
1 cm
Aug
0 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
11 mm
2 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
43 mm
1 cm
Oct
5 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
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