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Tarija Department
Tarija Department
Tarija Department, Bolivia

Monte Chico

Monte Chico is a locality in Tarija Department, Bolivia, 2,429 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:34
21.27° S, 65.21° WElevation 2,429 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Monte Chicoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low24° / 11°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Monte Chico at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

94 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Monte Chico

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct31°13°
Wed28 Oct21°14°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct29°11°
Fri30 Oct29°12°
Sat31 Oct30°14°
Sun1 Nov30°12°
Mon2 Nov30°18°
Tue3 Nov33°17°
Wed4 Nov28°19°1.9 mm

When to go to Monte Chico

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score6061638698100999996827362
High22°21°22°22°22°22°21°23°24°24°24°23°
Low12°12°12°11°7°4°4°6°8°11°12°13°
Rain (mm)9468591232246223470
Wet days18161461000281116

What's on in Monte Chico

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 Monte Chico

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Monte Chico

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Villazón 16 km ↖1997 · 96 km
6.4La Quiaca 19 km ←2007 · 114 km
6.2Puesto del Marqués 39 km ↖2016 · 144 km
6.2Ckochas 26 km ↙2008 · 130 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Bolivia
Ordovician · 1

Formations around the town

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Monte Chico?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Monte Chico.
What is the hottest month in Monte Chico?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Monte Chico?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Monte Chico?
January is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.