January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Cochabamba in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cochabamba in January
Average temperature 15°C, 58 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Cochabamba scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 58 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.
January is one of the strongest months in Cochabamba (8th)
January averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Cochabamba (8th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cochabamba in January?
- In January, Cochabamba averages 15°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cochabamba?
- January earns a 9.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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