Climate Insights for Sorata

Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Hottest
November
16°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
February
209mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sorata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1308mm of precipitation falls per year. Sorata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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

0° 5° 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: 11° Min: 7° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jul Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Aug Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° 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 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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: 193mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 209mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 195mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sorata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1308mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 209mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 31mm. That's 178mm 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 7cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Sorata 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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Sorata, which began on September 23, 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. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 598mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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
5 km/h
193 mm
1 cm
Feb
8 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
209 mm
2 cm
Mar
7 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
163 mm
1 cm
Apr
7 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
34 mm
1 cm
Aug
4 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
5 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
195 mm
1 cm
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