When to go · Oruro
Oruro in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Bolivia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bolivia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Oruro's best window: Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days.
- JuneGreatInside Oruro's best window: Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days.
- JulyGreatInside Oruro's best window: Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days.
- AugustGreatInside Oruro's best window: Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days.
Weather in April
- OruroHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Altiplano and La Paz, Bolivia · La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Orurofine
Dry, sunny and freezing at night May–Sep; afternoon rain and hail Dec–Mar.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bolivia overall
- Low
- Prices · Bolivia overall
- Low
Bolivia overall: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Oruro, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Feb: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Feb: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
Feb: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: High
Prices
Apr: Low
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 1
April: Outside the best window (Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
February: Inside Oruro's best window: Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days.
Oruro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings