December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Tupiza in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tupiza in December
Average temperature 14°C, 86 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Tupiza scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tupiza offers red-rock canyons and quieter salt-flat approaches than Uyuni-Butch Cassidy country scenery. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Tupiza — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tupiza at 9.1/10 (6th of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tupiza in December?
- In December, Tupiza averages 14°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tupiza?
- December 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 Tupiza in December?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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