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

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

When to go to Sucre, Bolivia

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

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

January

If you visit Sucre during January, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally around 60 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February for Sucre is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March in Sucre is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Long skirts

May

May in Sucre is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Socks

June

June in Sucre is relatively cool and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long skirts
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

July

July in Sucre is cool and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Standard footwear

August

August is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Dresses
Standard footwear

September

September in Sucre is mild and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain boots
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece

October

If you vacation in Sucre during October, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November in this region is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Sucre is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sucre, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Sucre is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some.

For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.

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 Sucre
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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