AI-generatedCochabamba at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Oct · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 1,246 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 2,537 m
Climate in Cochabamba
Cochabamba has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while February is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Cochabamba is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cochabamba
The best time to visit Cochabamba is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 222 mm.
Cochabamba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cochabamba in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Cochabamba in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 22–24 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Cochabamba in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Cochabamba in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:5618:24
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:43–06:25 · evening 17:55–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:43 · evening 18:38–18:46
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cochabamba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Cochabamba in October?
In October, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min05:56 – 18:24
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cochabamba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Cochabamba: score 87 against 60. In June, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. June has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cochabamba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January22° · 4.6 h
In January, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 222 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in January55February22° · 4.4 h
In February, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 208 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in February56March22° · 4.7 h
In March, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 165 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in March66April24° · 5.6 h
In April, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in April84May24° · 6.5 h
In May, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in May87June24° · 6.7 h
In June, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in June85July24° · 6.7 h
In July, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in July79August25° · 6.5 h
In August, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in August68September26° · 6.3 h
In September, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in September60October26° · 5.9 h
In October, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in October58November26° · 5.4 h
In November, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 109 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in November55December24° · 4.6 h
In December, Cochabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 182 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cochabamba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in December (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 22° | 13° | 4.6 h | 28 | 222 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 22° | 13° | 4.4 h | 25 | 208 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 22° | 12° | 4.7 h | 24 | 165 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 24° | 11° | 5.6 h | 15 | 80 |
| MayMay | 84 | 24° | 9° | 6.5 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 24° | 7° | 6.7 h | 7 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 24° | 7° | 6.7 h | 7 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 25° | 8° | 6.5 h | 10 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 26° | 10° | 6.3 h | 15 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 26° | 12° | 5.9 h | 19 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 26° | 13° | 5.4 h | 19 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 24° | 13° | 4.6 h | 25 | 182 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Cochabamba
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Cochabamba, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cochabamba: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cochabamba has about 19 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cochabamba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cochabamba
How breezy and how cloudy Cochabamba is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cochabamba typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Cochabamba: mostly cloudy, with about 5.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cochabamba
How often the day gets hot in Cochabamba (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cochabamba has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cochabamba
Weather for your travel dates
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Cochabamba in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cochabamba has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,940 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Cochabamba vs Sucre
In October Sucre has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 60). During the day Sucre is 4 °C cooler than Cochabamba.
| in October | Cochabamba | Sucre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Cochabamba
When is the best time to visit Cochabamba?
The best time to visit Cochabamba is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cochabamba?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 12 °C. February is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Cochabamba?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 222 mm. The driest month is June with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cochabamba get?
Cochabamba gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.7 hours a day; in February there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Cochabamba in?
Cochabamba is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cochabamba?
A nonstop flight from London to Cochabamba takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,940 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cochabamba?
Cochabamba has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 85, summer holidays 81, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 55.