January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Potosí in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Potosí in January
Average temperature 11°C, 94 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Potosí scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 94 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.
January in Potosí — reliably good (10th best month)
Expect 11°C (53°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 94 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.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 10th 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 packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Potosí — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Potosí in January?
- In January, Potosí averages 11°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Potosí?
- January earns a 7.7/10 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 January?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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