Climate Insights for Portachuelo

, Departamento de Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Hottest
October
33°C peak
Coldest
July
17°C low
Wettest
December
252mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Portachuelo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1633mm of precipitation falls per year. Portachuelo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Portachuelo 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Feb Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Apr Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° May Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jul Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Aug Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 18° Sep Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Oct Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Dec Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Portachuelo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 235mm Feb Precipitation: 233mm Mar Precipitation: 148mm Apr Precipitation: 118mm May Precipitation: 94mm Jun Precipitation: 47mm Jul Precipitation: 42mm Aug Precipitation: 64mm Sep Precipitation: 70mm Oct Precipitation: 138mm Nov Precipitation: 189mm Dec Precipitation: 252mm
Precipitation

Portachuelo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1633mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 252mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42mm. That's 210mm less than December, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Portachuelo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/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 Portachuelo, which began on March 20, 2026. Portachuelo 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 October at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 398mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 721mm across the season with a monthly average of 240mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 361mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 25°
May 22°
Jun 21°
Jul 21°
Aug 23°
Sep 26°
Oct 27°
Nov 27°
Dec 27°

The best time to visit Portachuelo is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. 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 Portachuelo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
32 °C
16 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
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