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Oruro, Bolivia

Caracollo

Caracollo is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,966 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time12:41
17.64° S, 67.22° WElevation 3,966 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Caracolloweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low17° / 3°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Caracollo at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

171 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Caracollo

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Showers · wind 12 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct17°4°2.8 mm
Mon26 Oct17°6°
Tue27 Oct17°5°
Wed28 Oct12°5°1.1 mm
Thu29 Oct19°1°
Fri30 Oct19°1°
Sat31 Oct20°5°
Sun1 Nov21°7°
Mon2 Nov20°6°
Tue3 Nov22°7°

When to go to Caracollo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353844687874717678777044
High15°15°15°15°15°13°13°15°16°17°17°16°
Low6°5°5°3°1°-1°-2°-1°1°3°5°6°
Rain (mm)1711321033198716343960113
Wet days2018136212346716

What's on in Caracollo

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 Caracollo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Caracollo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 31 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 141 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 142 km
5.2Tiquipaya 22 km ↑1972 · 126 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caracollo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caracollo.
What is the hottest month in Caracollo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Caracollo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caracollo?
January is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.