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Cochabamba Weather in August

Cochabamba in August

The short of it: Cochabamba in August averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 1° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Cochabamba an average August high of 18°, a low of 1° and some 19 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Cochabamba runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. La Unión, 3 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Cochabamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La UniónHuánuco Department3 km SSE18°1°19 mm
ShunquiHuánuco Department9 km NNE19°3°19 mm
Cruz PampaHuánuco Department11 km NNE19°3°19 mm
YanasHuánuco Department12 km NE18°1°19 mm
PampamarcaHuánuco Department16 km NE19°3°20 mm
ChuquisHuánuco Department18 km NE19°3°20 mm
RondosHuánuco Department24 km SE17°1°20 mm
Pampas del CarmenHuánuco Department25 km N19°2°14 mm

The Almanac · Cochabamba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Cochabamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°5°100 mm11 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
February16°5°122 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
March16°5°138 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April17°4°71 mm11 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May17°3°39 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°1°11 mm12 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°1°12 mm13 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°1°19 mm14 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°3°40 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°74 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
November18°4°89 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
December17°5°104 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cochabamba in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cochabamba in August?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Cochabamba?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Cochabamba in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Cochabamba in August?

Hardly — August nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cochabamba in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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