Monthly climate guide
Potosí weather in August
August in Potosí is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and night-time lows near -1°C (31°F). The month usually brings about 5 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- August sits in Potosí's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -1°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 18°C, so pack a layer.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 88% less rain than Potosí's average.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
-1°C
31°F
Rainfall
5 mm
very dry
Humidity
43%
relative
Sky
20%
cloud · mostly sunny
Potosí weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 65°F | 5°C / 42°F | 104 mm | 71% | 69% |
| February | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 42°F | 104 mm | 76% | 70% |
| March | 18°C / 65°F | 5°C / 40°F | 50 mm | 73% | 54% |
| April | 18°C / 65°F | 3°C / 38°F | 19 mm | 66% | 40% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 0°C / 32°F | 5 mm | 53% | 27% |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | -1°C / 30°F | 27 mm | 45% | 25% |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | -1°C / 30°F | 4 mm | 42% | 21% |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | -1°C / 31°F | 5 mm | 43% | 20% |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 2°C / 35°F | 10 mm | 48% | 32% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 3°C / 38°F | 38 mm | 55% | 43% |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 5°C / 40°F | 34 mm | 58% | 49% |
| December | 20°C / 67°F | 6°C / 42°F | 84 mm | 65% | 64% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Potosí?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Potosí →Other Bolivia cities in August
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Potosí in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Potosí?
August is a reasonable time for Potosí: highs around 18°C and about 5 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Potosí in August?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about -1°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Potosí in August?
Potosí typically gets around 5 mm of rain in August — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Potosí (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.