Summer
Dec → Feb12 to 13°
nights 7°
- 26 rainy days · 216 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr12°fair
- May12°recommended
- Jun11°recommended
- Jul11°recommended
- Aug12°recommended
- Sep13°recommended
- Oct13°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana), month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 7° | 11 h | 199 mm | 26 d | |
| February | 12° | 7° | 10.5 h | 234 mm | 26 d | |
| March | 12° | 7° | 10.8 h | 183 mm | 28 d | |
| April | 12° | 6° | 10.8 h | 77 mm | 15 d | |
| May | 12° | 5° | 10.9 h | 31 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 11° | 4° | 10.8 h | 6 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| July | 11° | 5° | 10.8 h | 5 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| August | 12° | 5° | 11.2 h | 9 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| September | 13° | 6° | 11.4 h | 29 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 13° | 7° | 11.8 h | 59 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 7° | 12 h | 144 mm | 16 d | |
| December | 13° | 7° | 11.3 h | 216 mm | 27 d |
The four seasons in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana), in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Copacabana) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May12°
nights 5 to 7°
- 17 rainy days · 97 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
Winter
Jun → Aug11 to 12°
nights 4 to 5°
- 2 rainy days · 7 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
Spring
Sep → Nov13 to 14°
nights 6 to 7°
- 12 rainy days · 77 mm
- 11.7 h of sun
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana), month by month
EventsFeast of the Virgin of CopacabanaFebruaryHoly Week pilgrimageMarch to AprilAugust festivitiesAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: May, August, September
- Towns & culture: May, June, July, August, September, October
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana), month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- FebruaryFeast of the Virgin of Copacabana big crowds
Brass bands and dance groups circle the sanctuary for several days in early February, and accommodation is snapped up.
- March to AprilHoly Week pilgrimage big crowds
Walkers setting out from La Paz reach the basilica on foot for Easter, and the small town overflows with pilgrims.
- AugustAugust festivities
The national holiday in early August doubles as a patron saint's festival, with processions of dancers and fireworks by the lake.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 199 mm · 26 d
- 11 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°7° at night
- 234 mm · 26 d
- 10.5 h
Busy, without the crush
March
Not recommended12°7° at night
- 183 mm · 28 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair12°6° at night
- 77 mm · 15 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended12°5° at night
- 31 mm · 7 d
- 10.9 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended11°4° at night
- 6 mm · 3 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended11°5° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
- 10.8 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended12°5° at night
- 9 mm · 3 d
- 11.2 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended13°6° at night
- 29 mm · 8 d
- 11.4 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended13°7° at night
- 59 mm · 12 d
- 11.8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°7° at night
- 144 mm · 16 d
- 12 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 216 mm · 27 d
- 11.3 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 199 mm of rain over 26 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 234 mm of rain over 26 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 183 mm of rain over 28 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Frequent rain: 77 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Cool: 11 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (29 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Frequent rain: 144 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 216 mm of rain over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
May to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 11 to 13 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Copacabana).
Which month should you avoid in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 234 mm over 26 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Copacabana).
What is the hottest month in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
November, with 14 °C on average in the afternoon and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Copacabana).
What is the coldest month in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
June, with 11 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Copacabana).
What is the driest month in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
July: 5 mm over 1 day of rain, against 234 mm in February, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
November, with 12 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When is the best time to hike in Lake Titicaca (Copacabana)?
May, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Copacabana), the safest windows for walking.
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