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Punata

Punata is a small town in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2,731 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19,559 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,559
Local time21:37
17.54° S, 65.83° WElevation 2,731 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Punataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month86mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Punata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

258 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

17 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 7.8 km

Weather in Punata

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°15°1.7 mm
Sun25 Oct21°13°5.2 mm
Mon26 Oct25°13°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct22°14°1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct22°9°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°8°1 mm
Sat31 Oct23°12°1 mm
Sun1 Nov25°14°1 mm
Mon2 Nov24°15°3.4 mm

When to go to Punata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535559819497969691766954
High19°19°18°18°18°18°18°19°19°20°20°19°
Low11°11°10°9°8°7°6°7°8°10°10°11°
Rain (mm)25820618672291817304986134188
Wet days1919136211238917

What's on in Punata

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

Monuments and museums in Punata

All monuments

Outdoors around Punata

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

Campo Escuela Arani Scouts de BoliviaCamp sites
1.3 km

Nature around Punata

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 Punata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Punata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 48 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 121 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 38 km
6.2Shinahota Municipality 37 km ↖2001 · 61 km

Punata from above

Getting to Punata

Jorge Wilsterman International AirportCBB
39 km
Juan Mendoza International AirportORU
139 km
Alcantarí International AirportSRE
203 km

Places near Punata

Places with a climate like Punata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Punata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Punata.
What is the hottest month in Punata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Punata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Punata?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.