Climate Insights for Sucre
Provincia Oropeza, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Climate Overview
The climate in Sucre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,000 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 178 mm of rainfall. Sucre 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Sucre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 39.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Sucre 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Sucre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 24°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Sucre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 75°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 63°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sucre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,000 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 167 mm less than January, 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.Sucre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.6 in less than January, 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
Sucre is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Sucre is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sucre is during September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sucre is during September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°F. 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 Sucre 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 Sucre 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.