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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 54/100

Cochabamba in December

Fair · 54/100
High / low20° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation170 mm18 wet days
Cloud cover60%monthly average
17.38° S, 66.16° WElevation 2,537 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
When to goCochabamba · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low20° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Cochabamba averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 170 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 60%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change.

December scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Cochabamba. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 18:55 local time, giving 13 h 10 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 54/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%50%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in December

Around Cochabamba this month

Colcapirhua
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Colcapirhua

Cochabamba · 8.3 km W
20°Dec high
18wet days
54score
Colcapirhua
Sacaba
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Sacaba

Cochabamba · 13 km E
19°Dec high
18wet days
54score
Sacaba
Quillacollo
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Quillacollo

Cochabamba · 13 km W
21°Dec high
19wet days
55score
Quillacollo
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Tiquipaya

Cochabamba · 7.7 km NW
19°Dec high
18wet days
54score
Tiquipaya
ivTop of the table

Bolivia's best in December

Where to go in December
Tupiza
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Tupiza

Potosí Department
22°Dec high
15wet days
63score
Tupiza
Villazón
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Villazón

Potosí Department
20°Dec high
17wet days
62score
Villazón
Tarija
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Tarija

Tarija Department
22°Dec high
16wet days
57score
Tarija
Quillacollo
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Quillacollo

Cochabamba
21°Dec high
19wet days
55score
Quillacollo
·Questions

Cochabamba in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Cochabamba?

December scores 54/100 for Cochabamba, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 20°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Cochabamba in December?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 11°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Cochabamba in December?

Cochabamba receives about 170 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 18 days.