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Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Cochabamba, Bolivia

Bolsón

Bolsón is a locality in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2,060 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time08:23
18.03° S, 64.68° WElevation 2,060 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Bolsónweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month46mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Bolsón at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

133 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

8 mm of rain

Weather in Bolsón

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°16°
Sun25 Oct21°14°5.4 mm
Mon26 Oct22°13°
Tue27 Oct24°13°
Wed28 Oct17°14°18.7 mm
Thu29 Oct24°12°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct24°14°1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°15°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°16°
Mon2 Nov28°17°

When to go to Bolsón

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505254647478838681636050
High23°23°23°22°21°21°20°22°23°24°24°24°
Low15°15°15°14°12°11°10°11°12°14°15°15°
Rain (mm)133979736178812214667111
Wet days1918151076445111117

What's on in Bolsón

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Bolsón

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bolsón

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 86 km
6.3Pucará 41 km →1957 · 127 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 131 km
6.1Comarapa 12 km ↑1957 · 29 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bolsón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bolsón.
What is the hottest month in Bolsón?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Bolsón?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bolsón?
January is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.