Tiwanaku
Bolivia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tiwanaku is an ancient city and archaeological site located in the Tiwanaku Municipality of Bolivia. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The driest months are June and July, which see minimal rain but also the coldest temperatures, with lows reaching 0 °C to 1 °C. April through September offers the driest conditions for visiting, while January and February are the wettest months, experiencing rain on about 20 days each. Daytime highs remain consistent throughout the year, usually between 12 °C and 15 °C.
The nearest airport is El Alto International Airport in La Paz, located 52 km from the site. Tiwanaku is 455 km from Sucre, the capital of Bolivia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 15 °C. The wettest is January, with about 311 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 311 | 235 | 172 | 59 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 52 | 87 | 153 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
