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Bolivia: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 71, comfortable · #31 of 165 countries · 52 cities · Updated: 6 Nov, 00:01 · Open-Meteo
23 of 52 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Mecapaca · 94
Ideal 13% Comfortable 31% Acceptable 13% Challenging 42%
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A comparison of 18 cities in Bolivia by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 9 regions of Bolivia by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Bolivia by VanSky Regions of Bolivia

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Cochabamba
Cochabamba Department
92
La Paz
La Paz Department
91
Tarija
Tarija Department
89
Oruro
Oruro Department
85
Colcapirhua
Cochabamba Department
85
Quillacollo
Cochabamba Department
85
Tiquipaya
Cochabamba Department
85
Yacuiba
Tarija Department
85
Viacha
La Paz Department
82
Sacaba
Cochabamba Department
76
Sucre
Chuquisaca Department
72
Vinto
Cochabamba Department
60
Potosí
Potosí Department
60
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz Department
30
Montero
Santa Cruz Department
24

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 La Paz 91
  2. 2 Oruro 85
  3. 3 Cochabamba 92
  4. 4 Viacha 82
  5. 5 Colcapirhua 85

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Riberalta 2
  2. 2 Cobija 2
  3. 3 Trinidad 10
  4. 4 Montero 24
  5. 5 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Bolivia for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Bolivia?
Weather data for all cities in Bolivia is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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