Climate guide for Coroico, Bolivia

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About Coroico

Coroico is a Yungas hillside town of coca terraces, cloud-forest heat, and a softer climate after La Paz altitudes. In Bolivia, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for nature travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target August, October, September — that is where comfort scores peak (9.5/10). February is the weakest month at 7.3/10.
02Weather & what to pack
August averages 19°C with 16 mm of rain and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack trail shoes, a rain layer and more water than feels necessary.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target November — 8.9/10 with lighter demand than August.

Things to do in Coroico

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When to visit Coroico: the short answer

Plan Coroico for August, with October, September close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: August averages 19°C with 16 mm of rain and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are February, March. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.1/10.

Across the year Coroico swings from 18°C in June to 22°C in October, a 4-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 13 mm in July to 173 mm in February. In short, Coroico is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.2 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: October (22°C). Coolest: June (18°C). Driest: July (13 mm). Wettest: February (173 mm).

Coroico month by month

January in Coroico — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 8/10

Trail conditions at 20°C (69°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in January; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.

130 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Coroico — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

February holds up well in Coroico — 12th best month

Good · 7.3/10

Trail conditions at 20°C (67°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in February; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.

173 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Coroico — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

March holds up well in Coroico — 11th best month

Good · 7.8/10

March averages 20°C (67°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.

Monthly rainfall reaches 119 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

Flexible dates? August scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April holds up well in Coroico — 8th best month

Good · 8.1/10

Trail conditions at 19°C (67°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in April; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.

Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

May holds up well in Coroico — 9th best month

Good · 8.1/10

May averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 daylight hours.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

June in Coroico — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 45 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

July is one of the strongest months in Coroico (5th)

Best window · 8.7/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Coroico at 8.7/10 (5th of 12), just behind August at 9.5/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.

August in Coroico tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.5/10

August averages 19°C (66°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.

Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Coroico at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.

September is one of the strongest months in Coroico (3rd)

Best window · 9.3/10

September averages 21°C (70°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.

Expect 29 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 daylight hours.

A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Coroico (3rd of 12); only August scores higher, at 9.5/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.

October is one of the strongest months in Coroico (2nd)

Best window · 9.5/10

Trail conditions at 22°C (72°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in October; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.

With around 43 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Coroico at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind August at 9.5/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.

November is one of the strongest months in Coroico (4th)

Best window · 8.9/10

Trail conditions at 22°C (71°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in November; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.

Budget for roughly 87 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Coroico at 8.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind August at 9.5/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

December holds up well in Coroico — 7th best month

Good · 8.4/10

December averages 21°C (69°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.

Monthly rainfall reaches 105 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Coroico, Bolivia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Coroico are August, October, September, November, July. August is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Coroico year-round?
Coroico has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 18°C in June to 22°C in October, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.3 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Coroico?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Coroico are February (7.3/10), March (7.8/10), January (8.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Coroico?
February is the wettest month in Coroico, averaging about 173 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 13 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Coroico?
January sees the most sun in Coroico, with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Coroico a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Coroico is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (August, October, September, November, July) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Coroico calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Coroico: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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