When to go · San Juan
San Juan in December
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads)). Across Bolivia: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Bolivia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Bolivia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads)). Across Bolivia: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
- JuneGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
- JulyGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
- AugustGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
Weather in December
- San JuanHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bolivia overall
- Low
- Prices · Bolivia overall
- Medium
Bolivia overall: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Juan, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Dec: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 11
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0
December: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads)). Across Bolivia: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
May: Inside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
San Juan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast