Climate guide for Cochabamba, Bolivia

Cochabamba in March

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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March · Bolivia

Best time to visit Cochabamba in March Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Cochabamba in March

Average temperature 14°C, 62 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

March score

8.8/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Cochabamba
Avg temp
14°C
Rainfall
62 mm
Humidity
71%
Days with 6h+ sun
25
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

March in Cochabamba scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.

March ranks 11th of 12 for Cochabamba — one of the best windows

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 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 8.8/10 (11th 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 mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Cochabamba in March?
In March, Cochabamba averages 14°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
Is March a good time to visit Cochabamba?
March earns a 8.8/10 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 March?
Expect about 62 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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