The climate of Padcaya
Padcaya's atmospheric conditions reveal a Cwb Köppen climate zone classification, indicating a temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters. Nestled in
Bolivia, this area experiences specific weather patterns and temperature fluctuations throughout the year. Weather variables such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed present noticeable shifts from month to month, providing a dynamic weather profile for this region.
Annual temperatures in Padcaya swing between an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F) in
July to a high of 20.1°C (68.2°F) in
December. A consistent reduction in temperature from
January to July is observed, with a steady rise from July to December. The months with maximum relative humidity, exceeding 80%, include
February and
March. Meanwhile, driest months feature lower relative humidity, circling 54% from
June to
August.
Rainfall measurements in Padcaya reveal an annual trend, with maximum precipitation in January and minimum precipitation from
May to August (ranging from 7mm (0.28") to 19mm (0.75")). Alongside, the city records the highest number of rainy days in January (27.1 days) and the least during June and July (around six days). Although snowfall is quite a rare phenomenon, the maximum of it can be witnessed in July, recording 64mm (2.52").
The daylight duration in Padcaya slowly shrinks from a peak of 13.5 hours in December to a low of 10.8 hours in June, and again expands towards the end of the year. Sunshine, marked by the total number of hours the sun is visible, is the highest during
October (10.2 hours) and bottoms in March (6.7 hours). Despite the changes in daylight and sunshine duration, the UV index remains constant at 4 throughout the year. Wind speed marginally increases from 8.2km/h (5.1mph) in May to 10.3km/h (6.4mph) in October, while the cloud percentage dips from 57% in March to 15% in July before soaring again.
The best time to visit Padcaya
Tourists aiming to relish comfortable temperatures, fewer rainy days, and more sunshine hours should plan to visit
Padcaya between
May and
September. During this time, temperatures maintain a pleasant range from 16.8°C (62.2°F) to 19°C (66.2°F), while precipitation is at the yearly minimum, and the amount of sunshine per day exceeds seven hours.
The worst time to visit Padcaya
Travelers looking to steer clear of heavy rainfall and colder days should avoid visiting
Padcaya between
January and
April. During these months, rainfall ranges from 102mm (4.02") to 167mm (6.57") with over 22 rainy days per month. Additionally, the temperature can drop to as low as 9.9°C (49.8°F) in April.
Spring weather in Padcaya
Springtime in
Padcaya, which is from
September to
November, brings along an increase in both temperature and rainfall. Average temperatures escalate from 18.2°C (64.8°F) in September to 20.1°C (68.2°F) in November. Rainfall begins to increase from September and peaks in November, along with an increase in the number of rainy days.
Summer weather in Padcaya
December ushers in the summer in
Padcaya, continuing until
February. This period is characterized by the highest temperatures of the year, peaking at 20.1°C (68.2°F) in December. However, it is also the wettest time of the year, with rainfall totals ranging from 148mm (5.83") in February to 167mm (6.57") in December.
Autumn weather in Padcaya
Autumn in
Padcaya, spanning across
March,
April, and
May, experiences a downward shift in temperature and rainfall. As time proceeds, temperatures smoothly slide from 18.3°C (64.9°F) in March to 16.8°C (62.2°F) in May, while rainfall shows a more dramatic decline from 102mm (4.02") in March to just 19mm (0.75") in May.
Winter weather in Padcaya
The winter months of
June,
July, and
August in
Padcaya bring cooler temperatures, minimal rainfall, and an increased amount of sunshine. The average temperature bottoms at 16.7°C (62.1°F) in July while rainfall remains under 15mm (0.59") during this period. Sunshine hours, however, increase, providing about 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Weather in January
In the first month of the year,
Padcaya witnesses a rather dreary period marked by a high rate of precipitation. The rain takes a center stage during this month with a significant rainfall of 167mm (6.57") dominating the local atmosphere.
Weather in January »Weather in February
Compared to
January, the second month of the year in
Padcaya introduces a slight drop in precipitation and temperatures. The mercury dips from 19.5°C (67.1°F) to 19.1°C (66.4°F) indicating a cooler atmosphere as opposed to the predecessor month.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March entails fluctuating weather patterns with a slight decrease in temperature from 19.1°C (66.4°F) to 18.3°C (64.9°F). Being a transition month, rainfall frequencies increase, with rainfall notching up to 102mm (4.02") that supersedes
February's records.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April offers relatively calmer weather conditions in
Padcaya, with a unique combination of reduced rainfall and humidity. The highlight of this month remains the astounding dip in precipitation from 102mm (4.02") in
March to 62mm (2.44").
Weather in April » Weather in May
May is marked by an intriguing shift in
Padcaya's weather with a significant descent in rainfall. Compared to the preceding month, May experiences a slight fall in its temperature, yet it retains an ample amount of sunshine. The onset of 2mm (0.08") snowfall brings a cool breather compared to heatwaves experienced in the previous months.
Weather in May » Weather in June
In
June, as the temperature continues to drop,
Padcaya experiences a marked decrease in humidity providing relief from the earlier muggy conditions. Snowfall in June increases significantly to 6mm (0.24"), a stark contrast from
May's meager 2mm (0.08"), marking the onset of winter.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
In
July,
Padcaya endures an icy transformation with an increase in snowfall, reaching an annual peak of 64mm (2.52"). There is an observable trend of reducing rainfall as the year progresses with July experiencing only 12mm (0.47") of rainfall.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August arrives with a steady stream of change in
Padcaya's weather conditions. A slight pick-up in temperature is noted, causing a shift from cool to moderate weather. However, August is amicably refrained from extreme sunlight with a UV index of only 4 units, showcasing a country-wide pattern of moderate sun exposure.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Padcaya sees a significant change in climatic conditions, navigating away from the preceding drier spell. While temperature patterns remain relatively stable, the city witnesses a gradual increase in rainfall, amounting to 33mm (1.3"), almost triple from the previous month.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October brings intensified climatic alterations in
Padcaya. The steady increase in average temperatures, coupled with surging rainfall compared to its predecessor month, is indicative of the city's transition to a warmer period.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November showcases a slight dip in temperature from 19.9°C (67.8°F) in
October to 19.5°C (67.1°F), signaling
Padcaya's shift from its warmer streak. A huge leap in rainfall is observed, counting up to 116mm (4.57"), confirming the city's slide into its peak rainy season.
Weather in November » Weather in December
In
December,
Padcaya ushers numerous weather alterations. A remarkable increase in temperature is evident as it ascends to 20.1°C (68.2°F) from 19.5°C (67.1°F) in
November. Rainfall in December is recorded at a high of 155mm (6.1"), marking the wettest month of the year.
Weather in December » [Resources]