Climate guide for Sucre, Bolivia

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About Sucre

Whitewashed arcades and tiled roofs fill Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital in a warm highland valley. The Casa de la Libertad marks the birthplace of independence, and the Recoleta terraces look over the town. Day trips reach the dinosaur footprints at Cal Orck'o, the weavers of Tarabuco and the mines of Potosí. May to September brings clear days and cold nights in the dry season; summer is warmer but wetter.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
September leads the year at 9.9/10, with October and November close behind — February (8.0/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In September plan for about 15°C; the month brings 9 mm of rain. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in September and rates follow; November usually pairs good conditions (9.6/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Sucre: the short answer

Plan Sucre for September, with October, November close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: September averages 15°C with 9 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are February, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.2/10.

Across the year Sucre swings from 12°C in June to 17°C in November, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 2 mm in August to 109 mm in January. In short, Sucre is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 1.9 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: November (17°C). Coolest: June (12°C). Driest: August (2 mm). Wettest: January (109 mm).

Sucre month by month

January in Sucre: strong conditions, 11th of 12

Good · 8/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

109 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Sucre — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

February in Sucre: strong conditions, 12th of 12

Good · 8/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 98 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

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

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Sucre — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

March in Sucre: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 8.2/10

March averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? September scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April is one of the strongest months in Sucre (4th)

Best window · 9.5/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sucre at 9.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind September at 9.9/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May is one of the strongest months in Sucre (6th)

Best window · 9.3/10

May averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.

A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sucre (6th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

June ranks 8th of 12 for Sucre — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.2/10

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

At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sucre at 9.2/10 (8th of 12), just behind September at 9.9/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

July is one of the strongest months in Sucre (7th)

Best window · 9.3/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sucre at 9.3/10 (7th of 12), just behind September at 9.9/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

August is one of the strongest months in Sucre (5th)

Best window · 9.4/10

August averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sucre (5th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

September in Sucre — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Sucre at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

October ranks 2nd of 12 for Sucre — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.9/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sucre at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind September at 9.9/10.

Budget for 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.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

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

Best window · 9.6/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 47 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 Sucre at 9.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind September at 9.9/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

December holds up well in Sucre — 9th best month

Good · 8.4/10

December averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? September scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Sucre, Bolivia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Sucre are September, October, November, April, August, May. September is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Sucre year-round?
Sucre has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in June to 17°C in November, with Ideal Weather scores between 8.0 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Sucre?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Sucre are January (8.0/10), February (8.0/10), March (8.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Sucre?
January is the wettest month in Sucre, averaging about 109 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Sucre?
January sees the most sun in Sucre, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Sucre a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Sucre is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (September, October, November, April, August, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Sucre calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Sucre: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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