January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Oruro in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oruro in January
Average temperature 10°C, 52 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Oruro scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 52 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.
January in Oruro — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
January averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Oruro (6th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.2/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oruro in January?
- In January, Oruro averages 10°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Oruro?
- January earns a 8.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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