December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Tarija in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tarija in December
Average temperature 15°C, 97 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 97 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Tarija scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 97 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tarija is Bolivia’s wine valley capital-Andean foothill vineyards, mild climate, and a plaza-centred old town. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Tarija: strong conditions, 9th of 12
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 97 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tarija in December?
- In December, Tarija averages 15°C, 97 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tarija?
- December earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tarija in December?
- Expect about 97 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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