January weather forecast
Bolivia

January is firmly within Bolivia's summer season and also marks the onset of the wet season. La Paz, the administrative capital situated high in the Andes, experiences average temperatures from 5°C (41°F) to 13°C (55.4°F), a considerable contrast to the lowland areas where temperatures can reach up to 28°C (82.4°F).

During January, Santa Cruz, the largest city and economic hub situated in the eastern lowlands, experiences high temperatures. Here, temperatures can climb up to 30°C (86°F), occasionally going even higher. This area experiences high humidity levels and sees more frequent rainfall than the highland regions.

Compared to December, January sees an increase in the frequency and intensity of rainfall across the country. In La Paz, rainfall averages about 120mm (4.72") during the month, making January one of the wetter months of the year. The Amazon Basin, particularly regions like Rurrenabaque, often sees even higher amounts of rainfall, exceeding 200mm (7.87").

Meanwhile, in the Altiplano region, where the iconic Uyuni Salt Flats are located, January brings a unique phenomenon. The increased rainfall creates a thin layer of water over the salt flats, producing a breathtaking mirror effect that attracts tourists from around the world.

The January weather in Bolivia can contrast starkly between regions due to its diverse topography. Therefore, planning a trip requires consideration of these regional variations.

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• La Paz - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in La Paz, Bolivia, is January, when the rain falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation. Commencing the year, January stands as the wettest month with the highest rainfall reaching a notable 134mm (5.28").
• Santa Cruz de la Sierra - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. The months with the least sunshine in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are January through March, May through July and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.
• El Alto - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in El Alto is January, when the rain falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation. January is characteristic of the rainy season in El Alto dominated by heavy rainfall and high humidity levels.
• Cochabamba - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Cochabamba is January, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Cochabamba is January, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.
• Oruro - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Oruro is January, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation. In Oruro in January, during 14 rainfall days, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sucre - January »
  In Sucre in January, during 15 rainfall days, 150mm (5.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest UV index in Sucre are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Potosi - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Potosi are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. Potosi's average high-temperature in January sits at a mild 15°C (59°F), showing little difference from the previous month.
• Tarija - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tarija is January, when 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is typically aggregated. On the last day of January, in Tarija, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:04 -04.
• Trinidad - January »
  January is the month with the most rainfall in Trinidad with 299mm (11.77") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of January in Trinidad, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:52.
• Cobija - January »
  In Cobija, Bolivia, January greets citizens with damp, humid conditions due to the city's fairly high rainfall of 200mm (7.87") and average humidity of 88%. In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).
• Riberalta - January »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is computed to be 39°C (102.2°F). In Riberalta, Bolivia, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.
• Montero - January »
  In Montero, Bolivia, in January, during 24.5 rainfall days, 136mm (5.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).