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Colchani
Potosí Department, Bolivia

Colchani

Colchani is a village in Potosí Department, Bolivia, 3,668 m above sea level. It has a population of about 528 (2001). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now6°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population528
Local time08:09
20.30° S, 66.93° WElevation 3,668 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Colchaniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low17° / 1°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Colchani at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in December

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

181 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

1 mm of rain

Weather in Colchani

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct15°-1°
Sat31 Oct16°0°
Sun1 Nov17°0°
Mon2 Nov19°2°
Tue3 Nov20°1°
Wed4 Nov21°2°
Thu5 Nov22°8°
Fri6 Nov21°9°
Sat7 Nov21°8°

When to go to Colchani

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535664767161607177838566
High17°17°16°15°13°11°11°13°15°17°18°18°
Low6°5°4°2°-1°-2°-3°-2°-1°1°3°5°
Rain (mm)181130831212266122587
Wet days1716115111135613

What's on in Colchani

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

Outdoors around Colchani

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

Sueños y LeyendasTheme parks
4.3 km

Nature around Colchani

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 Colchani

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Colchani

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Porco 32 km ←1957 · 76 km
6.6Challapata 69 km ↓1990 · 95 km
6.4Uyuni 71 km ↙1999 · 79 km
6.1Porco 42 km ↖2001 · 112 km

Colchani from above

Getting to Colchani

Joya Andina International AirportUYU
18 km
Alcantarí International AirportSRE
220 km
Estación ColchaniRailway station
0.4 km
UyuniRailway station
22 km

Places near Colchani

Places with a climate like Colchani

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Colchani?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colchani.
What is the hottest month in Colchani?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Colchani?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colchani?
January is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.