Climate guide for Potosí, Bolivia

Potosí in November

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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November · Bolivia

Best time to visit Potosí in November Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Potosí in November

Average temperature 12°C, 46 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

November score

9.1/10

Ranked #3 of 12 months

Full year for Potosí
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
46 mm
Humidity
56%
Days with 6h+ sun
30
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)

November in Potosí scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.

November in Potosí — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Potosí at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind October at 9.4/10.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Potosí in November?
In November, Potosí averages 12°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
Is November a good time to visit Potosí?
November earns a 9.1/10 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 November?
Expect about 46 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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