Summer
Dec → Feb18 to 20°
nights 10°
- 22 rainy days · 165 mm
- 10.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Sucre and Potosí?
- Jan20°not recommended
- Feb18°not recommended
- Mar18°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May20°recommended
- Jun20°recommended
- Jul20°recommended
- Aug21°recommended
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov23°fair
- Dec20°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Sucre and Potosí, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 10° | 10.7 h | 160 mm | 23 d | |
| February | 18° | 10° | 10 h | 163 mm | 23 d | |
| March | 18° | 10° | 9.7 h | 120 mm | 20 d | |
| April | 19° | 9° | 9.7 h | 41 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 20° | 7° | 10 h | 9 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| June | 20° | 5° | 10.4 h | 7 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| July | 20° | 5° | 10.4 h | 4 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| August | 21° | 6° | 10.5 h | 7 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| September | 22° | 9° | 10.7 h | 21 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 10° | 10.8 h | 50 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 23° | 10° | 10.6 h | 69 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 20° | 10° | 10.1 h | 172 mm | 21 d |
The four seasons in Sucre and Potosí, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Sucre's colonial centre) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May18 to 20°
nights 7 to 10°
- 11 rainy days · 57 mm
- 9.8 h of sun
Winter
Jun → Aug20 to 21°
nights 5 to 6°
- 2 rainy days · 6 mm
- 10.4 h of sun
Spring
Sep → Nov22 to 23°
nights 9 to 10°
- 9 rainy days · 47 mm
- 10.7 h of sun
Book early for April 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 Sucre and Potosí, month by month
EventsCh'utillosAugustFiesta de la Virgen de GuadalupeSeptemberTodos SantosNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Sucre and Potosí, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AugustCh'utillos big crowds
In late August, Potosí holds a long parade of dance groups from all over the country, in honour of St Bartholomew.
- SeptemberFiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe
In early September, Sucre brings out its Virgin covered in precious stones and silver and parades dance groups for two days.
- NovemberTodos Santos
In early November, families lay tables covered with breads shaped like figures, then spend the night at the cemetery.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended20°10° at night
- 160 mm · 23 d
- 10.7 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended18°10° at night
- 163 mm · 23 d
- 10 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair18°10° at night
- 120 mm · 20 d
- 9.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°9° at night
- 41 mm · 10 d
- 9.7 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended20°7° at night
- 9 mm · 2 d
- 10 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended20°5° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
- 10.4 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended20°5° at night
- 4 mm · 2 d
- 10.4 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended21°6° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
- 10.5 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°9° at night
- 21 mm · 5 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°10° at night
- 50 mm · 11 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair23°10° at night
- 69 mm · 12 d
- 10.6 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended20°10° at night
- 172 mm · 21 d
- 10.1 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 160 mm of rain over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 163 mm of rain over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 120 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (41 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.4 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (50 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 172 mm of rain over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 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 Sucre and Potosí?
April to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 23 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Sucre's colonial centre).
Which month should you avoid in Sucre and Potosí?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 172 mm over 21 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Sucre's colonial centre).
What is the hottest month in Sucre and Potosí?
October, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 10 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sucre's colonial centre).
What is the coldest month in Sucre and Potosí?
February, with 18 °C at best during the day and 10 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sucre's colonial centre).
What is the driest month in Sucre and Potosí?
July: 4 mm over 2 days of rain, against 172 mm in December, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Sucre and Potosí?
October, with 10.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Sucre and Potosí?
The gap between day and night reaches 15 °C in June: 20 °C in the afternoon, 5 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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