Climate Insights for El Alto

The climate in El Alto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 150mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. El Alto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

El Alto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 24°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

El Alto is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 150mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 69mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 69mm less than March, 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.

El Alto is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in El Alto, which began on March 20, 2026. El Alto sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit El Alto is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Alto 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.