Climate Insights for Sorata

, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Hottest
November
16°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
February
196mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sorata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1215mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 196mm of rainfall. Sorata 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between February and February.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Feb Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Mar Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jul Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Aug Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Sorata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 16°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 196mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sorata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1215mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 196mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 27mm. That's 169mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between February and February, totalling around 5cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/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: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Sorata 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 September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Sorata, which began on March 20, 2026. Sorata 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 570mm across the season with a monthly average of 190mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sorata 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
8 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
189 mm
1 cm
Feb
8 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
196 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
7 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
148 mm
1 cm
Apr
7 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
15 °C
10 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
186 mm
1 cm
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