AI-generatedCopacabana at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Nov · 15°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 1,055 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3,877 m
Climate in Copacabana
Copacabana has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. November is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while June is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Copacabana is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Copacabana
The best time to visit Copacabana is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 216 mm.
Copacabana through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Copacabana in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Copacabana in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Copacabana in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Copacabana in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 13–14 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: June, August – September
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 – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:0918:35
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:55–06:38 · evening 18:06–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:55 · evening 18:48–18:57
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 Copacabana compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 15° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Copacabana in October?
In October, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Copacabana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 26 min06:09 – 18:35
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Copacabana
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Copacabana: score 83 against 67. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. August has 10 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Copacabana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January14° · 5.0 h
In January, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 216 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in January43February13° · 4.9 h
In February, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 199 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in February46March14° · 5.2 h
In March, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in March55April14° · 6.0 h
In April, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in April75May14° · 7.0 h
In May, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in May80June13° · 7.2 h
In June, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in June80July13° · 7.2 h
In July, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in July83August14° · 7.3 h
In August, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in August76September15° · 7.3 h
In September, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in September67October15° · 7.0 h
In October, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in October60November15° · 6.6 h
In November, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in November48December14° · 5.4 h
In December, Copacabana is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Copacabana.
Copacabana in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Copacabana
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in March (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in March, 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 | 44 | 14° | 7° | 5.0 h | 29 | 216 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 13° | 7° | 4.9 h | 26 | 199 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 14° | 8° | 5.2 h | 27 | 163 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 14° | 7° | 6.0 h | 15 | 69 |
| MayMay | 75 | 14° | 6° | 7.0 h | 7 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 13° | 5° | 7.2 h | 3 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 13° | 4° | 7.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 14° | 5° | 7.3 h | 4 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 15° | 5° | 7.3 h | 9 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 15° | 6° | 7.0 h | 14 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 15° | 7° | 6.6 h | 17 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 14° | 7° | 5.4 h | 26 | 162 |
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 Copacabana
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 7.0 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Copacabana, 56 % 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 Copacabana: 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, Copacabana has about 14 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Copacabana
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 16).
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 Copacabana
How breezy and how cloudy Copacabana 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 Copacabana typically peaks at 16 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 65 % of the sky over Copacabana: variable cloud, with about 7.0 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.
Planning a trip to Copacabana
Weather for your travel dates
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Copacabana 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.
Copacabana has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 35 min
- Distance
- 10,010 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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Copacabana vs Tiwanaku
In October Tiwanaku has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs 67). During the day Tiwanaku is 2 °C warmer than Copacabana.
| in October | Copacabana | Tiwanaku |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Copacabana
When is the best time to visit Copacabana?
The best time to visit Copacabana is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Copacabana?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 7 °C. June is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Copacabana?
Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 216 mm. The driest month is June with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Copacabana get?
Copacabana gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.3 hours a day; in February there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Copacabana in?
Copacabana is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Copacabana?
A nonstop flight from London to Copacabana takes about 12 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,010 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Copacabana?
Copacabana has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 76, summer holidays 82, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 46.