Sorata, Bolivia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Sorata, Bolivia? If you're planning to go to Sorata, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Sorata, Bolivia

Based on the climate and weather in Sorata, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Sorata, Bolivia by month

January

Traveling to Sorata in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long skirts
Dresses
Standard footwear
Rain coat

February

February here is brisk. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost a bit less than half of the time. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Umbrella

March

March can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans

April

April here is cold. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Socks
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans

May

If you go to Sorata in May, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain once in a while.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Socks
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage

June

If you are traveling to Sorata in June, you will notice that it is cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat

July

If you go to Sorata in July, you will notice that it is brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat

August

Traveling to Sorata in August, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Umbrella
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans

September

September for Sorata can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Umbrella

October

Traveling to Sorata in October, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans

November

If you are traveling to Sorata in November, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about a third of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece

December

Traveling to Sorata in December, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Sorata, Bolivia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sorata, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Sorata is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness.

For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.

Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
Oximeter to check blood oxygen
Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and C
A SIM card that works in Sorata
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing

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