When to go · Sorata

Sorata in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, clear mountain views); Aug–Sep is peak). Across Bolivia: Warmer days; flamingo season at the lagoons.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Medium; Bolivia overall
Prices: Medium; Bolivia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBolivia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, clear mountain views); Aug–Sep is peak). 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

SorataHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 11 days

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 Sorata, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 11
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, clear mountain views); Aug–Sep is peak). Across Bolivia: Warmer days; flamingo season at the lagoons.

May: Inside Sorata's best window: May–Sep (dry, clear mountain views); Aug–Sep is peak.

Sorata: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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