Climate Insights for Punata

, Departamento de Cochabamba, Bolivia

Hottest
November
22°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
February
211mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Punata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1264mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 211mm of rainfall. Punata 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 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Feb Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Aug Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Dec Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Punata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 22°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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: 198mm Feb Precipitation: 211mm Mar Precipitation: 184mm Apr Precipitation: 88mm May Precipitation: 37mm Jun Precipitation: 29mm Jul Precipitation: 29mm Aug Precipitation: 48mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Oct Precipitation: 80mm Nov Precipitation: 109mm Dec Precipitation: 193mm
Precipitation

Punata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 211mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 29mm. That's 182mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Punata 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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Punata, which began on March 20, 2026. Punata 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 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 602mm across the season with a monthly average of 201mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 15°
Mar 15°
Apr 15°
May 13°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 16°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Punata is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punata 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
12 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
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