Climate Insights for Oruro

The climate in Oruro is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 482mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm 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, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Temperatures in Oruro vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°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 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Oruro is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 482mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 105mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3mm. That's 103mm 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.

Oruro is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/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.

It is currently autumn in Oruro, which began on March 20, 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 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. 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.