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El Alto Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 34° · coldest night Tuesday at 26°

The short of it: El Alto weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 33 °C (91 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 35 °C (95 °F). Today’s high 34 °C (93 °F), low 26 °C (79 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: tropical night, moderate risk of thunder, heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:00 local time.

EL ALTO, Thursday. — Those stepping out in El Alto this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 34°, the night near 26°. Count it a gift: 8° above the November average of 26° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SSW, gusting to 17 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 34°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 26°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 25 mm in all. Nights run 10° milder than the November norm of 16°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in El Alto brings highs near 26°, lows of 16° and about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. March is the warmest month here at 31°, August the coldest at 15°, and March the wettest with 29 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 18 min. The station stands 131 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy33°35°10 km/h–
1 PMOvercast34°36°11 km/h–
2 PMOvercast34°35°16 km/h–
3 PMOvercast31°32°22 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy29°30°25 km/h–
5 PMOvercast28°29°26 km/h–
6 PMOvercast27°28°24 km/h–
7 PMOvercast27°28°22 km/h0.1 mm
8 PMOvercast27°28°21 km/h–
9 PMOvercast27°28°19 km/h–
10 PMOvercast27°29°17 km/h–
11 PMOvercast27°29°16 km/h–
12 AMOvercast27°29°15 km/h–
1 AMOvercast27°29°14 km/h–
2 AMOvercast26°29°13 km/h–
3 AMOvercast26°30°11 km/h–
4 AMOvercast26°29°11 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy26°29°11 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy26°29°11 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy26°30°10 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy27°31°9 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy28°32°7 km/h–
10 AMOvercast30°34°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast31°35°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 34°, low 26°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 40 km/h. Sun up 6:00 AM, down 6:18 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today26°34°0.2 mm40 km/h12 h 18 min
Friday26°31°1.0 mm26 km/h12 h 18 min
Saturday26°33°13 mm22 km/h12 h 18 min
Sunday26°30°8.9 mm18 km/h12 h 18 min
Monday26°31°1.0 mm18 km/h12 h 19 min
Tuesday26°32°0.5 mm27 km/h12 h 19 min
Wednesday26°32°dry28 km/h12 h 19 min

Warmest: today at 34°. Wettest: Saturday, 13 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 40 km/h.

The Almanac · El Alto Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in El Alto, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 5th wettest month.

El Alto in November: the full almanac →

Climate of El Alto by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°20°6.0 mm15 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February30°21°22 mm13 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
March31°22°29 mm13 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
April30°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May29°19°0.0 mm16 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°16°0.0 mm16 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°15°0.0 mm17 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°0.0 mm17 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°15°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°15°0.0 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°16°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°18°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about El Alto

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in El Alto today?

Right now it is 33 °C (91 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 35 °C (95 °F). Today’s high is 34 °C (93 °F) and tonight’s low 26 °C (79 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in El Alto this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 25 mm (0.98 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for El Alto?

Yes: tropical night; moderate risk of thunder; heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in El Alto?

March, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest is August, when nights average 15 °C (58 °F). The wettest month is March, with 29 mm (1.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit El Alto?

July and August. July brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; August highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in El Alto?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 15 °C (58 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El ÑuroPiura8 km NE27°16°0.0 mm
MáncoraPiura26 km NE27°17°0.0 mm
TalaraPiura35 km S27°16°0.0 mm
La BreitaPiura37 km E28°16°0.0 mm
PapayalTumbes57 km ENE29°17°1.0 mm
El TamboPiura73 km SSE28°16°0.0 mm
San Lucas ( Pueblo Nuevo de Colan)Piura73 km SSE27°16°0.0 mm
La HuacaPiura77 km SSE28°16°0.0 mm

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