December weather forecast
Bolivia

December in Bolivia brings the full swing of summer and the height of the wet season. With high temperatures and substantial rainfall, the landscapes across the country become lush and vibrant.

In La Paz, nestled in the Andes, December temperatures typically range from 7°C (44.6°F) to 20°C (68°F). The warming from November contributes to comfortable daytime conditions, while the nights can still be a bit chilly. Rainfall is at its peak during this month, averaging 80mm (3.15"), as the wet season continues.

In contrast, Santa Cruz, located in the eastern lowlands, experiences high summer temperatures averaging 31°C (87.8°F), marking December as one of the hottest months of the year for this region. Humidity levels remain high, but periodic rainfall helps moderate the overall warmth.

Throughout Bolivia, December sees the highest levels of rainfall for the year. In areas of the Amazon Basin, including Rurrenabaque, precipitation can reach up to 200mm (7.87"), creating a lush and green environment brimming with life.

The Uyuni Salt Flats in the Altiplano region are at their most mesmerizing during December. The abundant rainfall transforms the flats into a giant mirror, reflecting the sky above in a surreal and beautiful spectacle that attracts photographers and travelers from around the world.

December in Bolivia is a warm and wet month, marking the height of both the summer season and the wet season. Despite the substantial rainfall, this period allows visitors to witness Bolivia's landscapes in their most vibrant and lush state, offering a unique experience.

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• La Paz - December »
  In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:53. With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in La Paz.
• Santa Cruz de la Sierra - December »
  In Santa Cruz de la Sierra in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 185mm (7.28") of accumulated precipitation. January through March, May through July and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
• El Alto - December »
  In El Alto in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. December, while not the rainiest month, is characterized by frequent rainfall and an increased likelihood of overcast or mostly cloudy days in El Alto.
• Cochabamba - December »
  With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Cochabamba, Bolivia. On the first day of December in Cochabamba sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:46.
• Oruro - December »
  The month with the longest days in Oruro is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight. The month with the longest days in Oruro is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
• Sucre - December »
  With an average of 13h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Sucre, Bolivia. With an average of 13h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Sucre, Bolivia.
• Potosi - December »
  The month with the longest days in Potosi is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight. December carries forward the increased rainfall from November to reach a yearly high of 75mm (2.95"), heralding the onset of the rainy season in Potosi, Bolivia.
• Tarija - December »
  The predominant return of high rainfall levels alongside warm days encapsules December's weather in Tarija. In Tarija, December continues November's trend of increased rainfall and maintains warm daytime temperatures.
• Trinidad - December »
  With an average of 13h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Trinidad, Bolivia. Concluding the year, December maintains the prevalent conditions of high temperature and significant rainfall in Trinidad, Bolivia.
• Cobija - December »
  December marks the peak of the rainy season in Cobija, with rainfall totaling up to 156mm (6.14"), closely copying November's precipitation levels. In Cobija, during December, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.
• Riberalta - December »
  In Riberalta, during December, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 167mm (6.57") of precipitation. On the first day of December in Riberalta, Bolivia, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:35.
• Montero - December »
  In Montero, Bolivia, in December, it is raining for 22.7 days, with typically 141mm (5.55") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of December in Montero, Bolivia, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:35.