December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Potosí in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Potosí in December
Average temperature 12°C, 78 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).
December score
8.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Potosí scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Potosí is the high colonial silver city under Cerro Rico-thin air, baroque churches, and mining history etched into every street. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December holds up well in Potosí — 9th best month
December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Potosí in December?
- In December, Potosí averages 12°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Potosí?
- December earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Potosí in December?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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