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Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Cochabamba, Bolivia

Cotapachi

Cotapachi is a locality in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2,664 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:08
17.45° S, 66.25° WElevation 2,664 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Cotapachiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low22° / 10°
Rain this month48mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cotapachi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

168 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

8 mm of rain

Weather in Cotapachi

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Showers · wind 3 km/h · humidity 26%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°17°2.5 mm
Fri23 Oct26°15°3.8 mm
Sat24 Oct27°16°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°13°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°13°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct28°15°
Wed28 Oct23°15°3 mm
Thu29 Oct26°11°
Fri30 Oct27°14°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°14°

When to go to Cotapachi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535558809295979592766654
High20°20°20°20°21°20°20°21°22°22°22°21°
Low11°11°11°10°7°6°5°7°8°10°11°12°
Rain (mm)16813711740148815284881117
Wet days20191574212381018

What's on in Cotapachi

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 Cotapachi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cotapachi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 92 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 82 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 60 km
6.2Shinahota Municipality 37 km ↖2001 · 76 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cotapachi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cotapachi.
What is the hottest month in Cotapachi?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Cotapachi?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cotapachi?
January is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.