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Cochabamba in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cochabamba in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cochabamba, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Cochabamba in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Cochabamba in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 21 rainy days and 144 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
144 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cochabamba has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Cochabamba in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cochabamba for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.

Is Cochabamba warm or cold in December?

Cochabamba is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in Cochabamba, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cochabamba in December

Cochabamba weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+50°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+88°F
Rainfall
73 mm144 mm185 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
57%64%70%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
522
Rainy days
172124
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 144 mm. Humidity rises from 57% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in November to 0 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Cochabamba in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cochabamba is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Cochabamba based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 129 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Cochabamba, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cochabamba wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Cochabamba?

This is the weather in Cochabamba in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+80°F
2 December
☁️
+80°F
3 December
🌧️
+78°F
4 December
☁️
+76°F
5 December
🌧️
+75°F
6 December
☁️
+85°F
7 December
☁️
+80°F
8 December
🌧️
+76°F
9 December
☁️
+83°F
10 December
🌧️
+82°F
11 December
🌧️
+79°F
12 December
☁️
+83°F
13 December
☁️
+81°F
14 December
☁️
+80°F
15 December
☁️
+79°F
16 December
☁️
+82°F
17 December
☁️
+83°F
18 December
☀️
+81°F
19 December
🌧️
+77°F
20 December
☁️
+84°F
21 December
☁️
+81°F
22 December
☁️
+87°F
23 December
☁️
+86°F
24 December
☁️
+84°F
25 December
☁️
+84°F
26 December
🌧️
+75°F
27 December
☁️
+81°F
28 December
☁️
+81°F
29 December
☁️
+82°F
30 December
🌧️
+74°F
31 December
☁️
+79°F
In December 2023 Cochabamba had 1 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cochabamba climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cochabamba in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+76°F) and the highest in 2023 (+80°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 624 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 1277 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cochabamba in December:

Is December a good time to visit Cochabamba?

December is a really good time to go to Cochabamba. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cochabamba.

Can you sunbathe in Cochabamba in December?

December is warm in Cochabamba. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cochabamba rainy in December?

Cochabamba is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cochabamba in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cochabamba in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Bolivia

Check out the weather for other cities in Bolivia.

Monthly weather in Cochabamba

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cochabamba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.