AI-generatedPotosí at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Sep · 15°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 832 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3,967 m
Climate in Potosí
Potosí has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. September is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while February is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Potosí is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
05:5318:24
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 05:40–06:23 · evening 17:55–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · 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.
What is the weather like in Potosí in October?
In October, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Potosí.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 31 min05:53 – 18:24
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/La_Paz
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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
Sunshine hours in Potosí
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 7.3 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Potosí, 58 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Potosí
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · 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 it, 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.
Rain in Potosí: 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, Potosí has about 11 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Potosí
How breezy and how cloudy Potosí 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 Potosí typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Potosí: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Potosí
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in June (−3°), the warmest in December (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 39 | 12° | 5° | 5.2 h | 26 | 186 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 12° | 5° | 5.2 h | 23 | 156 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 12° | 4° | 5.4 h | 22 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 13° | 3° | 6.6 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 82 | 13° | −1° | 7.6 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 13° | −3° | 7.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 13° | −3° | 7.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 14° | −2° | 7.6 h | 3 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 15° | 1° | 7.4 h | 7 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 15° | 3° | 7.3 h | 11 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 14° | 4° | 6.9 h | 16 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 13° | 5° | 5.8 h | 23 | 140 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
19.58° S, 65.75° W · 3,967 m · America/La_Paz
Best time to visit Potosí
The best time to visit Potosí is from May to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 186 mm.
Potosí through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Potosí in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Potosí in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Potosí in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 12–13 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Potosí in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 13–14 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Potosí for you.
Your best months: May, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Potosí
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 Potosí: score 85 against 72. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. August has 8 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 72 | 85better |
| Day high | 15° | 14° |
| Night low | 3° | −2° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 10 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Potosí month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January12° · 5 h
In January, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 186 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in January38February12° · 5 h
In February, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in February39March12° · 5 h
In March, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in March63April13° · 7 h
In April, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in April82May13° · 8 h
In May, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in May82June13° · 8 h
In June, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in June81July13° · 8 h
In July, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in July85August14° · 8 h
In August, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in August82September15° · 7 h
In September, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in September72October15° · 7 h
In October, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in October60November14° · 7 h
In November, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Potosí.
Potosí in November46December13° · 6 h
In December, Potosí is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Potosí.
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Potosí vs. Sucre
In October the holiday weather in Potosí and Sucre is about equally good (score 72 vs. 71). During the day Sucre is 6 °C warmer than Potosí. Sucre gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Potosí | Sucre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 72 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Potosí ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- PotosíThis page15°72
- 2Tiwanaku16°72
- 3Sucre21°71
- 4La Paz16°63
- 5Santa Cruz de la Sierra30°57
Planning a trip to Potosí
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Potosí 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.
Potosí has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 13 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 24 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 40 min
- Distance
- 10,120 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.
Frequently asked questions about Potosí
When is the best time to visit Potosí?
The best time to visit Potosí is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Potosí?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 1 °C. February is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Potosí?
Rain is most frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 186 mm. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Potosí get?
Potosí gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in January there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Potosí in?
Potosí uses the time zone America/La_Paz, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Potosí?
A nonstop flight from London to Potosí takes about 12 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,120 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Potosí?
Potosí has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 43.
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