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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, La Paz
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, La Paz
Templo Santo Domingo
Templo Santo Domingo
Church of St. John of God
Church of St. John of God
Palacio Consistorial de La Paz
Palacio Consistorial de La Paz
La Paz Department, Bolivia

Achocalla

Achocalla is a small town in La Paz Department, Bolivia, 3,664 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,369 (2001). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now3°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population10,369
Local time03:24
16.57° S, 68.15° WElevation 3,664 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Achocallaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low16° / 4°
Rain this month67mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

Best: May–Jun · Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Achocalla at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

213 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 9.1 km

Weather in Achocalla

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

14-day forecast
3°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct17°2°
Sat31 Oct18°3°
Sun1 Nov19°4°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov21°4°1.1 mm
Tue3 Nov20°5°5 mm
Wed4 Nov21°7°
Thu5 Nov20°6°1 mm
Fri6 Nov15°9°2.4 mm
Sat7 Nov13°8°4.6 mm

When to go to Achocalla

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score303133537374717365575335
High15°15°15°14°15°14°14°14°15°16°16°15°
Low6°5°5°4°1°0°-1°1°2°4°5°6°
Rain (mm)2131541155516121027456778135
Wet days2219178323369918

What's on in Achocalla

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

Monuments and museums in Achocalla

All monuments

More museums: Robotics Creators Bolivia

Outdoors around Achocalla

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Parque de las Culturas y la Madre TierraTheme parks
1.3 km
El AltoViewpoints · 4,095 m
1.6 km
Juegos MecánicosTheme parks
2.5 km
XTREME FUNClimbing
3 km
Campo de Golf MallasillaGolf courses
4.8 km
El PirataClimbing
6.1 km

Nature around Achocalla

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 Achocalla

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Achocalla

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
5.8Challapampa 18 km ↖1991 · 145 km
5.6Ilave 23 km ↘1984 · 150 km
5.6Yunguyo 10 km ↓1975 · 104 km

Achocalla from above

Getting to Achocalla

El Alto International AirportLPB
8.2 km
Juan Mendoza International AirportORU
192 km
Jorge Wilsterman International AirportCBB
230 km
ViachaRailway station
18 km

Places near Achocalla

Places with a climate like Achocalla

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Achocalla?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achocalla.
What is the hottest month in Achocalla?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Achocalla?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achocalla?
January is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.