January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Copacabana in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copacabana in January
Average temperature 10°C, 102 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Copacabana scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Copacabana is Bolivia’s Lake Titicaca pilgrimage town-lakeside basilica, ferry boats, and Isla del Sol departures. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
January in Copacabana — reliably good (10th best month)
Expect 10°C (51°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
102 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Copacabana — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copacabana in January?
- In January, Copacabana averages 10°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Copacabana?
- January earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copacabana in January?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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