AI-generatedSucre at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Oct · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 740 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 2,798 m
Climate in Sucre
Sucre has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. October is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while March is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Sucre is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:5218:22
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:38–06:21 · evening 17:52–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:38 · evening 18:35–18:44
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 Sucre in October?
In October, Sucre is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sucre.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min05:52 – 18:22
- UV index
- 14 · 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
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/La_Paz
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Sucre
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 6.0 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Sucre, 48 % 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 Sucre
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 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 Sucre: 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, Sucre has about 13 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sucre
How breezy and how cloudy Sucre 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 Sucre typically peaks at 16 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 63 % of the sky over Sucre: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sucre
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in December (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to August, 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 | 56 | 19° | 11° | 4.8 h | 21 | 137 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 19° | 11° | 4.5 h | 19 | 116 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 18° | 10° | 4.5 h | 19 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 18° | 9° | 5.4 h | 12 | 49 |
| MayMay | 88 | 19° | 7° | 6.6 h | 6 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 19° | 5° | 7.3 h | 4 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 19° | 5° | 7.1 h | 4 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 20° | 6° | 7.0 h | 5 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 21° | 8° | 6.6 h | 8 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 21° | 10° | 6.0 h | 13 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 21° | 10° | 5.6 h | 14 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 20° | 11° | 4.7 h | 20 | 110 |
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
19.03° S, 65.26° W · 2,798 m · America/La_Paz
Best time to visit Sucre
The best time to visit Sucre is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is January with 137 mm.
Sucre through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sucre in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Sucre in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Sucre in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Sucre in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sucre for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sucre
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 Sucre: score 94 against 71. In June, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. June has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 94better |
| Day high | 21° | 19° |
| Night low | 10° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 13 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Sucre month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January19° · 5 h
In January, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 137 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in January55February19° · 5 h
In February, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in February55March18° · 5 h
In March, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in March71April18° · 5 h
In April, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in April88May19° · 7 h
In May, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in May94June19° · 7 h
In June, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in June94July19° · 7 h
In July, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in July91August20° · 7 h
In August, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in August83September21° · 7 h
In September, Sucre is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in September71October21° · 6 h
In October, Sucre is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in October68November21° · 6 h
In November, Sucre is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sucre.
Sucre in November56December20° · 5 h
In December, Sucre is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sucre.
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Sucre vs. Potosí
In October Sucre has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs. 63). During the day Potosí is 6 °C cooler than Sucre. Potosí gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Sucre | Potosí |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Oct |
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- 3SucreThis page21°71
- 4La Paz16°63
- 5Santa Cruz de la Sierra30°57
Planning a trip to Sucre
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sucre 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.
Sucre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 20 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 35 min
- Distance
- 10,040 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 Sucre
When is the best time to visit Sucre?
The best time to visit Sucre 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 Sucre?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 10 °C. March is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Sucre?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is January with 137 mm. The driest month is June with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sucre get?
Sucre gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in February there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sucre in?
Sucre uses the time zone America/La_Paz, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sucre?
A nonstop flight from London to Sucre takes about 12 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Sucre?
Sucre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 56.
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