January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Tupiza in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tupiza in January
Average temperature 13°C, 87 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Tupiza scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 87 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.
January is one of the strongest months in Tupiza (7th)
January 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.
Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tupiza (7th of 12); only April scores higher, 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tupiza in January?
- In January, Tupiza averages 13°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tupiza?
- January earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tupiza in January?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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