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Cochabamba in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cochabamba in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cochabamba, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Cochabamba in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Cochabamba in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +25°C and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 24 rainy days and 185 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
185 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cochabamba has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Cochabamba in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cochabamba for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +22°C.

Is Cochabamba warm or cold in January?

Cochabamba is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +17°C to +17°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is one of the coolest months in Cochabamba, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cochabamba in January

Cochabamba weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+26°C+25°C+25°C
Min. temperature
+10°C+9°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+31°C+31°C
Rainfall
144 mm185 mm169 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
64%70%72%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
221
Rainy days
212422
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 144 mm to 185 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Cochabamba in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cochabamba is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Cochabamba based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 123 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Cochabamba, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cochabamba wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Cochabamba?

This is the weather in Cochabamba in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+28°C
2 January
🌧️
+24°C
3 January
🌧️
+27°C
4 January
🌧️
+23°C
5 January
☁️
+26°C
6 January
☁️
+25°C
7 January
☁️
+26°C
8 January
☁️
+25°C
9 January
🌧️
+26°C
10 January
☁️
+29°C
11 January
☀️
+30°C
12 January
☁️
+30°C
13 January
☀️
+30°C
14 January
☁️
+27°C
15 January
☀️
+29°C
16 January
🌫️
+29°C
17 January
☁️
+29°C
18 January
☁️
+23°C
19 January
🌧️
+24°C
20 January
☀️
+28°C
21 January
☀️
+29°C
22 January
☁️
+29°C
23 January
☁️
+28°C
24 January
🌧️
+29°C
25 January
🌧️
+27°C
26 January
🌧️
+27°C
27 January
🌧️
+25°C
28 January
🌧️
+25°C
29 January
🌧️
+20°C
30 January
☁️
+24°C
31 January
🌧️
+22°C
In January 2023 Cochabamba had 5 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cochabamba climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cochabamba in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+24°C) and the highest in 2023 (+27°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 624 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 1277 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cochabamba in January:

Is January a good time to visit Cochabamba?

January is a really good time to go to Cochabamba. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cochabamba.

Can you sunbathe in Cochabamba in January?

January is warm in Cochabamba. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cochabamba rainy in January?

Cochabamba is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cochabamba in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cochabamba in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cochabamba

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cochabamba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.