January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Sucre in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sucre in January
Average temperature 16°C, 109 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Sucre scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 109 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sucre is Bolivia's whitewashed colonial capital, set in a warm Andean highland valley.
January in Sucre: strong conditions, 11th of 12
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Sucre — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sucre in January?
- In January, Sucre averages 16°C, 109 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sucre?
- January earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sucre in January?
- Expect about 109 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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