Copacabana
A lakeside pilgrimage town on the shore of Titicaca at nearly four thousand metres, a boat out to the Isla del Sol where Inca creation myths say the sun itself was born, and trout fresh from the highest navigable lake in the world.
The best time to visit Copacabana is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (60°F). Local time there is 18:36 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 56°F · rain 1.9in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at La Paz / El Alto, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 147mm5.8in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| February | 13°C55°F | 150mm5.9in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 13°C55°F | 123mm4.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 13°C56°F | 49mm1.9in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| May | 13°C56°F | 27mm1.1in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 13°C55°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 14°C57°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 14°C58°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 15°C59°F | 37mm1.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C60°F | 54mm2.1in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 16°C61°F | 67mm2.6in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| December | 13°C56°F | 156mm6.1in | 13.1h13.1h |
Good to know
- Currency
- BOB · boliviano
- Language
- Spanish, Aymara, Quechua, and more
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 115/230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Copacabana?
The best time to visit Copacabana is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (60°F).
How warm does Copacabana get?
Typical daytime highs in Copacabana are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 14°C (57°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 13°C (56°F).
Is Copacabana expensive?
On the ground, Copacabana is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Copacabana good for?
Copacabana is good for old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, moving about and doing things.