Where to go when - our guide to Bolivia
April - October
Despite the colder winter temperatures, April - October is the best time of year to visit Bolivia. Crisp blue skies and plenty of bright sunshine are the perfect backdrop to any of Bolivia’s dramatic landscapes, from the glittering Lake Titicaca to the horizon-bending Uyuni salt flats. As this is a popular time for visitors, it is important to plan ahead as hotels will be busy. High altitude areas tend to be cooler in the days and very cold at night; these include La Paz, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni salt flats and Potosí. There are countless cultural events during these months. In May/June, the Fiesta del Gran Poder sees lively parades and performances from thousands of costumed dancers in the streets of La Paz. An exciting car rally takes place in Sucre in May, while in June the Fiesta de Trinidad features bullfighting and traditional dances in the Amazonian province of Beni.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
5°C Average min nighttime temperature
3 days per season rainfall
None humidity
November - March
The rainy season sees milder temperatures in the windswept altiplano and an increase in humidity in the lowland areas. The heaviest rains can cause muddy conditions which disrupt travel by road, but also create a surreal mirror effect in the Uyuni salt flats, where the shallow layer of rainwater reflects the skies above. The Feria de Alasitas in La Paz takes place in January, where countless miniature items are sold from stalls to appease the god of abundance, Ekeko. Carnival celebrations are held across the country in February, with glittering parades and thousands of dancers in elaborate costumes.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
10°C Average min nighttime temperature
12 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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