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Climate in El Alto, Bolivia

El Alto, Bolivia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.7°C and the city receives roughly 449 mm of precipitation across 48 rainy days a year, with around 2912 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 37.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 15.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
66/100

Climate overview

El Alto, Bolivia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.7°C and the city receives roughly 449 mm of precipitation across 48 rainy days a year, with around 2912 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 37.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 15.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

El Alto is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average26.7°C
  • Warmest monthJan (37.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (15.9°C)
  • Comfort score66/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

El Alto receives about 449 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 48 rainy days. The wettest month is Nov and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

El Alto sees an estimated 2912 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

El Alto monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan37.4°C25.4°C38 mm4269 h
Feb36.8°C24.8°C38 mm4265 h
Mar35°C23°C38 mm4256 h
Apr32.7°C20.7°C38 mm4243 h
May30.3°C18.3°C37 mm4230 h
Jun28.6°C16.6°C33 mm4221 h
Jul27.9°C15.9°C31 mm3230 h
Aug28.6°C16.6°C31 mm3233 h
Sep30.3°C18.3°C37 mm4230 h
Oct32.7°C20.7°C40 mm4243 h
Nov35°C23°C46 mm5242 h
Dec36.8°C24.8°C42 mm5250 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in El Alto are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    37°C / 25°C

    118 mm rain

  • Autumn

    33°C / 21°C

    113 mm rain

  • Winter

    28°C / 16°C

    95 mm rain

  • Spring

    33°C / 21°C

    123 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

El Alto has a climate comfort score of 66/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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