Tiwanaku weather by month & best time to visit

Your holiday weather, at a glance

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Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

Air temperature16°CNight 5°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine7hrs / dayof 12.4 h daylightAll months Rainy days14days / month64 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 9°
Midday, 13:00: about 15°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
Evening, 20:00: about 11°
Night, 23:00: about 8°

06:0718:34

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 05:54–06:36 · evening 18:05–18:47
Blue hour: Morning 05:45–05:54 · evening 18:47–18:56

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 Tiwanaku in October?

In October, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

More details for October

Daylight: 12 h 27 min06:07 – 18:34
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: 62 %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 %97 %
Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %

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

Sunshine hours in Tiwanaku

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 12.4 hShare of daylight 59 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Tiwanaku, 59 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Tiwanaku

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 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

Rain in Tiwanaku: 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.

OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 64 mm

In October, Tiwanaku has about 14 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Tiwanaku

How breezy and how cloudy Tiwanaku 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.

OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Tiwanaku 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.

OctoberCloud cover 62 %Sunshine 7.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Tiwanaku: 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tiwanaku

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Cold 0–8°

ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in July (2°), the warmest in December (7°). 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.

OctoberDay 16°Night 5°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	46	14°	6°	5.4 h	28	269
FebruaryFeb	45	13°	6°	5.3 h	26	247
MarchMar	46	13°	6°	5.8 h	27	204
AprilApr	53	13°	5°	6.5 h	16	75
MayMay	79	13°	4°	7.4 h	5	21
JuneJun	81	13°	2°	7.5 h	3	10
JulyJul	80	13°	2°	7.5 h	3	12
AugustAug	85	14°	3°	7.6 h	4	15
SeptemberSep	82	15°	4°	7.6 h	8	34
OctoberOct	72	16°	5°	7.3 h	14	64
NovemberNov	67	16°	6°	7.1 h	17	88
DecemberDec	51	14°	7°	5.8 h	25	180

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

16.55° S, 68.68° W · 3,860 m · America/La_Paz

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tiwanaku

The best time to visit Tiwanaku is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is most frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 269 mm.

Tiwanaku through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Tiwanaku in spring

Sep – Nov

74

Good

15–16 °C by day
7 h of sun a day
38 rainy days in all

Tiwanaku in summer

Dec – Feb

47

Fair

13–14 °C by day
6 h of sun a day
79 rainy days in all

Tiwanaku in autumn

Mar – May

59

Fair

13 °C by day
7 h of sun a day
48 rainy days in all

Tiwanaku in winter

Jun – Aug

82

Excellent

13–14 °C by day
8 h of sun a day
9 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tiwanaku for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 20 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: August – October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Tiwanaku

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

August has the better holiday weather in Tiwanaku: score 85 against 72. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. August has 10 fewer rainy days.

October vs. August, Tiwanaku
Month	October	August
Weather score	72	85better
Day high	16°	14°
Night low	5°	3°
Sunshine	7.3 h	7.6 h
Rainy days	14	4better
Rainfall	64 mm	15 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

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

Tiwanaku month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

46January14° · 5 h

In January, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 269 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in January

45February13° · 5 h

In February, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 247 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in February

46March13° · 6 h

In March, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 204 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in March

53April13° · 7 h

In April, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in April

79May13° · 7 h

In May, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in May

81June13° · 8 h

In June, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in June

80July13° · 8 h

In July, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in July

85August14° · 8 h

In August, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in August

82September15° · 8 h

In September, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in September

72October16° · 7 h

In October, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in October

67November16° · 7 h

In November, Tiwanaku is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in November

51December14° · 6 h

In December, Tiwanaku is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 180 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiwanaku.

Tiwanaku in December

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Tiwanaku vs. La Paz

In October the holiday weather in Tiwanaku and La Paz is about equally good (score 72 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in La Paz as in Tiwanaku. La Paz gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Tiwanaku vs. La Paz, in October
in October	Tiwanaku	La Paz
Holiday score	72	75
Daytime high	16°	16°
Sunshine	7 h	6 h
Rainy days	14	11
Best time	May – Oct	Apr – Nov

Through the year

OctoberTiwanaku 16°La Paz 16°

TiwanakuLa Paz

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Ranking

Bolivia in October: the best places

In October, Tiwanaku ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.

TiwanakuThis page16°72
2Potosí15°72
3Sucre21°71
4La Paz16°63
5Santa Cruz de la Sierra30°57

All destinations: Bolivia

Planning a trip to Tiwanaku

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Tiwanaku 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.

Tiwanaku has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
51
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
May half-term
May – Jun
79
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
83
ExcellentBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
October half-term
Oct
72
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
49
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 26 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: 10,020 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 Tiwanaku

When is the best time to visit Tiwanaku?

The best time to visit Tiwanaku 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 Tiwanaku?

November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 6 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Tiwanaku?

Rain is most frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 269 mm. The driest month is June with 10 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tiwanaku get?

Tiwanaku gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.6 hours a day; in February there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Tiwanaku in?

Tiwanaku uses the time zone America/La_Paz, at UTC−4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Tiwanaku?

A nonstop flight from London to Tiwanaku takes about 12 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,020 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Tiwanaku?

Tiwanaku has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 49.

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