December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Cochabamba in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cochabamba in December
Average temperature 16°C, 54 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Cochabamba scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cochabamba sits in a mild highland valley-market food culture, Cristo de la Concordia views, and a central Bolivian hub. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December is one of the strongest months in Cochabamba (6th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 54 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cochabamba at 9.4/10 (6th of 12), just behind October at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cochabamba in December?
- In December, Cochabamba averages 16°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cochabamba?
- December earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cochabamba in December?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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