January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Sorata in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sorata in January
Average temperature 9°C, 117 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 117 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Sorata scores 7.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 117 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sorata nestles under Illampu for trekking approaches-valley greenery and mountain trails north of La Paz. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
January in Sorata — reliably good (10th best month)
Expect 9°C (49°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
117 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sorata in January?
- In January, Sorata averages 9°C, 117 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sorata?
- January earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sorata in January?
- Expect about 117 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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