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Potosí Department
Potosí Department
Potosí Department, Bolivia

Parachani

Parachani is a locality in Potosí Department, Bolivia, 4,044 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now0°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time04:53
18.82° S, 66.25° WElevation 4,044 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Parachaniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low15° / 2°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Parachani at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

197 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Weather in Parachani

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

14-day forecast
0°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct17°0°
Sat31 Oct19°-1°
Sun1 Nov20°0°
Mon2 Nov22°1°
Tue3 Nov22°5°
Wed4 Nov24°5°
Thu5 Nov16°9°1.7 mm
Fri6 Nov19°8°0.5 mm
Sat7 Nov18°8°0.7 mm

When to go to Parachani

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score212327536866647170615129
High12°12°12°13°13°12°12°13°14°15°15°13°
Low4°4°3°2°-1°-3°-3°-2°-1°2°3°4°
Rain (mm)1971451243453311234982136
Wet days2018146211248917

What's on in Parachani

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 Parachani

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Parachani

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 148 km
6.6Challapata 69 km ↓1990 · 86 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 140 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 111 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Parachani?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Parachani.
What is the hottest month in Parachani?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Parachani?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Parachani?
January is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.