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Oruro in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days). Across Bolivia: Warmer days; flamingo season at the lagoons.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
21°C (70°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Bolivia overall
Prices
Medium
Bolivia overall

Verdict

GoodBolivia month rating

Outside the best window (Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days). Across Bolivia: Warmer days; flamingo season at the lagoons.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • OruroHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), 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
Medium
Prices · Bolivia overall
Medium

Bolivia overall: Warmer days; flamingo season at the lagoons.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Oruro, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Feb: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Feb: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 5 (better)

    Feb: 12

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Feb: 1

October: Outside the best window (Feb (Carnival), May–Sep for dry, clear days). Across Bolivia: Warmer days; flamingo season at the lagoons.

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

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