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La Paz Department, Bolivia

Achacachi

Achacachi is a small town in La Paz Department, Bolivia, 3,847 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8,857 (2012). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population8,857
Local time05:00
16.05° S, 68.69° WElevation 3,847 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Achacachiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Achacachi at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in October

Coolest month3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

326 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Achacachi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct13°7°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct10°6°11.2 mm
Thu29 Oct15°4°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct16°4°
Sat31 Oct15°5°
Sun1 Nov16°7°
Mon2 Nov15°8°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov14°7°1.5 mm
Wed4 Nov15°7°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov14°7°1.9 mm

When to go to Achacachi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score212425355456586359423625
High13°13°13°12°12°12°12°13°13°14°14°13°
Low6°6°6°5°4°3°3°3°4°5°6°6°
Rain (mm)32624719081211613284577119195
Wet days2422191275447131321

What's on in Achacachi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Achacachi

Nature in Bolivia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Bolivia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Achacachi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Achacachi

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Santiago de Machaca 16 km ↗1983 · 110 km
6.3Amarete 52 km →1956 · 96 km
5.9Capaca 28 km ↗2011 · 145 km
5.9Puerto Acosta 5 km ↙2009 · 85 km

Achacachi from above

Getting to Achacachi

El Alto International AirportLPB
74 km
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJUL
170 km

Places near Achacachi

Places with a climate like Achacachi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Achacachi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achacachi.
What is the hottest month in Achacachi?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Achacachi?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achacachi?
January is the wettest month with about 326 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.