Potosí weather in January
Cool, with frequent heavy rain. Average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C, with around 25 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While January isn't our top-rated month for Potosí, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
13°C
Average low
5°C
Rainy days
25 days
Best months to visit
Year-round
What to do in Potosí in January
Whatever the weather, Potosí rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Cerro Rico silver mine tour with working miners inside
Potosí mint museum: colonial coinage and treasure history
Cathedral and convents architectural tour
Mining town community visit: miner interviews and stories
Pulacayo silver mines 4x4 expedition and hiking
Spanish conquest history tour: conquest and resistance
What to pack for January
Layer up — a mid-weight jacket, jumpers, and comfortable trousers. Waterproof shoes are recommended. Scarves and gloves may be useful in the evenings.
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January (you are here)
13C
Cool, with frequent heavy rain.
February
13C
Cool, with frequent heavy rain.
March
13C
Cool, with frequent heavy rain.
April
14C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
14C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
June
13C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
July
13C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
August
14C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
September
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
October
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
16C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
December
14C
Cool, with frequent heavy rain.
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