Cochabamba Department

Region · 🇧🇴 Bolivia

Population 2,016,357

Area 54,629 km²

Time zone America/La_Paz

Official website gobernaciondecochabamba.bo

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Cochabamba Department Essentials

Cochabamba Department is the geographic heart of Bolivia, defined by its temperate "eternal spring" climate and status as the country's culinary capital. This selection spans from the monumental Inca administrative center of Incallajta and the circular high-altitude silos of Cotapachi to the religious center of the Virgen de Urkupiña shrine. The list covers central Cochabamba’s sprawling La Pampa market and historic General Cemetery alongside the serene Alalay and Parqu Qucha lagoons.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

23°–32° · varies by region
12° at night
19–23 rainy days · varies by region
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good

22°–31° · varies by region
11° at night
17–21 rainy days · varies by region
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good

23°–31° · varies by region
11° at night
14–19 rainy days · varies by region
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Great

23°–31° · varies by region
10° at night
5–11 rainy days · varies by region
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Great

23°–30° · varies by region
7° at night
2–7 rainy days · varies by region
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

23°–30° · varies by region
6° at night
1–5 rainy days · varies by region
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

23°–30° · varies by region
5° at night
1–3 rainy days · varies by region
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

24°–32° · varies by region
6° at night
2–4 rainy days · varies by region
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

25°–34° · varies by region
9° at night
4–6 rainy days · varies by region
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

25°–35° · varies by region
11° at night
7–12 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Great

25°–34° · varies by region
11° at night
9–14 rainy days · varies by region
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Good

24°–32° · varies by region
12° at night
16–21 rainy days · varies by region
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025