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Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Cochabamba, Bolivia

Calacaja

Calacaja is a locality in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2,879 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time13:10
17.80° S, 66.17° WElevation 2,879 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Calacajaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low23° / 9°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Calacaja at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

132 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Weather in Calacaja

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct17°12°10.6 mm
Thu29 Oct23°9°
Fri30 Oct24°9°
Sat31 Oct25°10°
Sun1 Nov29°11°
Mon2 Nov29°12°
Tue3 Nov30°14°
Wed4 Nov31°15°
Thu5 Nov29°15°1.2 mm
Fri6 Nov29°14°0.5 mm

When to go to Calacaja

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555762859697989693807256
High19°19°19°20°21°20°20°21°22°23°22°21°
Low10°10°10°8°6°4°4°5°7°9°10°11°
Rain (mm)1321069128633816336087
Wet days1919136211238917

What's on in Calacaja

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 Calacaja

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Calacaja

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 78 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 84 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 29 km
6.2Shinahota Municipality 37 km ↖2001 · 101 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Calacaja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Calacaja.
What is the hottest month in Calacaja?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Calacaja?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Calacaja?
January is the wettest month with about 132 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.