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Mapiri Weather in January

Mapiri in January

The short of it: Mapiri in January averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 197 mm · daylight 12 h 56 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Mapiri an average January high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 197 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 56 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mapiri runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Sorata, 78 km to the SW, is 8° cooler by day.

January in Mapiri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 13 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SorataLa Paz Department78 km SW21°10°209 mm
AmareteLa Paz Department88 km W16°5°163 mm
CaranaviLa Paz Department91 km SE30°20°220 mm
MocomocoLa Paz Department92 km WSW20°9°186 mm
AchacachiLa Paz Department105 km SSW16°5°116 mm
RurrenabaqueBeni Department113 km NE32°22°338 mm
HuarinaLa Paz Department114 km SSW16°5°147 mm
CoroicoLa Paz Department115 km SSE27°17°178 mm

The Almanac · Mapiri Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mapiri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°19°197 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
February29°19°223 mm7 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
March29°19°172 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April29°18°102 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
May27°16°65 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June26°16°40 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°36 mm7 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°48 mm8 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September30°17°64 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October30°18°117 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
November30°19°121 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
December29°19°210 mm8 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapiri in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapiri in January?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Mapiri?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Mapiri in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 56 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 14 min in June to 13 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Mapiri in January?

Hardly — January nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mapiri in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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