Climate Insights for Tarija
Provincia Cercado, Bolivia
Climate Overview
The climate in Tarija is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,140 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 224 mm of rainfall. Tarija 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Tarija is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 44.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. Tarija 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 37°F.
Temperature
Tarija sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 22°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tarija sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 71°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 59°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tarija is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,140 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 224 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 216 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.Tarija is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 8.5 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
Tarija 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tarija 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tarija 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 Tarija 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.