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Oruro, Bolivia

Sajama

Sajama is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 4,222 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now5°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time22:34
18.14° S, 68.98° WElevation 4,222 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Sajamaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low15° / -2°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sajama at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

164 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

4 mm of rain

Weather in Sajama

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

14-day forecast
5°C

Cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct17°5°
Mon26 Oct14°2°
Tue27 Oct13°1°
Wed28 Oct12°-2°
Thu29 Oct12°-3°
Fri30 Oct14°-3°
Sat31 Oct14°-2°
Sun1 Nov17°-1°
Mon2 Nov18°1°
Tue3 Nov19°3°

When to go to Sajama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252834586257556266736940
High12°12°12°12°12°10°10°12°13°15°15°14°
Low1°1°0°-2°-4°-5°-5°-4°-4°-2°-1°1°
Rain (mm)164144942044486173772
Wet days1715124212245613

What's on in Sajama

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 Sajama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sajama

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Codpa 34 km ↙1987 · 146 km
6.9Putre 15 km ↘1983 · 51 km
6.7Colchane 39 km ↖1965 · 94 km
6.6Camiña 53 km ↗1999 · 88 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sajama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sajama.
What is the hottest month in Sajama?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Sajama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sajama?
January is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.