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Cochabamba, Bolivia

Independencia

Independencia is a town in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2,638 m above sea level. It has a population of about 23,658 (2012). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population23,658
Local time16:58
17.08° S, 66.82° WElevation 2,638 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Independenciaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low21° / 9°
Rain this month56mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Independencia at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

193 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

17 mm of rain

Weather in Independencia

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct16°10°10.7 mm
Thu29 Oct20°7°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°7°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°9°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov23°10°0.6 mm
Mon2 Nov23°11°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov21°10°1.4 mm
Wed4 Nov23°12°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov19°11°1.7 mm
Fri6 Nov21°12°0.7 mm

When to go to Independencia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535457789396959491756854
High19°19°19°19°19°18°18°19°19°21°21°20°
Low11°11°10°9°7°6°6°6°8°9°10°11°
Rain (mm)1931601314625191728475682142
Wet days22201583222491019

What's on in Independencia

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

Nature around Independencia

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 Independencia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Independencia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 76 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 131 km
6.2Shinahota Municipality 37 km ↖2001 · 118 km
5.9Shinahota Municipality 19 km ↖1986 · 131 km

Independencia from above

Getting to Independencia

Jorge Wilsterman International AirportCBB
78 km
Juan Mendoza International AirportORU
101 km
El Alto International AirportLPB
159 km

Places near Independencia

Places with a climate like Independencia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Independencia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Independencia.
What is the hottest month in Independencia?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Independencia?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Independencia?
January is the wettest month with about 193 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.