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Oruro, Bolivia

Vilcatambo

Vilcatambo is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,710 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time13:40
18.83° S, 67.95° WElevation 3,710 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Vilcatamboweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low20° / 1°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Vilcatambo at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

206 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

2 mm of rain

Weather in Vilcatambo

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 13%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°5°
Mon26 Oct22°6°
Tue27 Oct19°6°
Wed28 Oct19°2°
Thu29 Oct18°1°
Fri30 Oct19°-1°
Sat31 Oct20°2°
Sun1 Nov20°3°
Mon2 Nov21°3°
Tue3 Nov22°6°

When to go to Vilcatambo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525464848477758489898664
High17°17°17°17°16°14°14°16°18°20°20°19°
Low5°5°4°1°-3°-4°-5°-3°-2°1°4°5°
Rain (mm)2061581061923278153696
Wet days1714115212245512

What's on in Vilcatambo

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 Vilcatambo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Vilcatambo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Colchane 39 km ↖1965 · 94 km
6.6Camiña 53 km ↗1999 · 129 km
6.4Belén 39 km →2015 · 139 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 59 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vilcatambo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vilcatambo.
What is the hottest month in Vilcatambo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Vilcatambo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vilcatambo?
January is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.