February · Bolivia
Best time to visit Potosí in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Potosí in February
Average temperature 11°C, 101 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Potosí scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
February holds up well in Potosí — 12th best month
Expect 11°C (51°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
101 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 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 9.4/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Potosí — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Potosí in February?
- In February, Potosí averages 11°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Potosí?
- February earns a 7.3/10 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 February?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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