December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Oruro in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oruro in December
Average temperature 11°C, 51 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Oruro scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Oruro is famous for its Carnival devil dances-and a cold Altiplano rail town between La Paz and Uyuni routes. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December is one of the strongest months in Oruro (5th)
Expect 11°C (52°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Oruro at 8.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind October at 9.2/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oruro in December?
- In December, Oruro averages 11°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Oruro?
- December 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 Oruro in December?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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