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La Paz Department, Bolivia

Mecapaca

Mecapaca is a small town in La Paz Department, Bolivia, 2,870 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13,289. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population13,289
Local time18:47
16.67° S, 68.02° WElevation 2,870 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Mecapacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low19° / 7°
Rain this month52mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mecapaca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in November

Coolest month3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

154 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Mecapaca

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°13°5.5 mm
Sat24 Oct23°12°4.9 mm
Sun25 Oct21°11°5.1 mm
Mon26 Oct20°12°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct21°12°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°9°13.3 mm
Thu29 Oct22°8°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°10°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct21°10°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov22°11°0.5 mm

When to go to Mecapaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535456688689888978656254
High19°19°19°19°19°18°18°18°19°19°20°19°
Low10°9°9°8°5°4°3°4°6°7°9°9°
Rain (mm)1541138341141192337525999
Wet days2422181164448121221

What's on in Mecapaca

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

Outdoors around Mecapaca

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

Things to do
Campo de Golf MallasillaGolf courses
4.8 km
Proyecto Cultural BarrancoCamp sites
6.5 km
Area de feriaCamp sites
6.5 km
La GalletaClimbing
6.6 km
Mirador de AuquisamañaViewpoints
8.8 km
Cerro Muela del DiabloViewpoints · 3,899 m
10 km

Nature around Mecapaca

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 Mecapaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mecapaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Santiago de Machaca 16 km ↗1983 · 121 km
5.6Yunguyo 10 km ↓1975 · 121 km
5.5Santiago de Machaca 19 km ↓1971 · 143 km
5.1Santiago de Machaca 21 km ↘2007 · 131 km

Mecapaca from above

Getting to Mecapaca

El Alto International AirportLPB
25 km
Juan Mendoza International AirportORU
175 km
Jorge Wilsterman International AirportCBB
213 km

Places near Mecapaca

Places with a climate like Mecapaca

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mecapaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mecapaca.
What is the hottest month in Mecapaca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Mecapaca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mecapaca?
January is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.