Climate Insights for Oruro

The climate in Oruro is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 526mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 112mm 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 526mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 112mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4mm. That's 108mm 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Oruro, which began on September 23, 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. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 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.