Bolivia Weather

Bolivia climate

Bolivia's climate is extraordinarily diverse, spanning from tropical Amazon lowlands to the frigid Altiplano plateau above 3,600 meters. La Paz, the world's highest administrative capital at approximately 3,640 meters, has cool temperatures averaging 8°C to 17°C year-round.

The wet season from November to March brings the majority of annual precipitation, with the eastern Yungas slopes receiving over 5,000 mm annually. The dry season from May to September is marked by cold, clear weather on the Altiplano.

The Salar de Uyuni creates a surreal mirror effect when water covers its surface during the wet season. The Altiplano experiences intense solar radiation and UV levels among the highest on Earth.