Climate Insights for Sacaba
Chapare, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Climate Overview
The climate in Sacaba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,376 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 222 mm of rainfall. Sacaba 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.The climate in Sacaba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 54.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Sacaba 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 42°F.
Temperature
Sacaba 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.Sacaba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 72°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 62°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Sacaba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,376 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 222 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 195 mm 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.Sacaba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 7.7 in 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
Sacaba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sacaba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sacaba is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 90 mm 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.The best time to visit Sacaba is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°F. 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 Sacaba 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sacaba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.