Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile) at a Glance
Tips for Visiting Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)
- Kimsa Chata sits at high Andean altitude-plan acclimatization in La Paz/Oruro (or another lower-elevation stop) before attempting treks or climbs to reduce altitude sickness risk.
- Visit in the Andean dry season (roughly May-October) when access and visibility are most reliable; the wet season brings poor trails and frequent afternoon storms.
- Hire a local guide and confirm any cross-border or park permissions in advance-this mountain straddles frontier terrain and local logistics, regulations and route conditions change seasonally.
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)
At high Andean elevation, the dry season (May-October) offers the safest, clearest conditions for visiting or climbing.
Dry season (best)
May-Oct · ~-10-10°C (high elevations)
Clearer skies and more stable weather-preferred for travel and mountaineering, but expect cold nights and strong sun by day.
Wet season
Nov-Mar · ~0-8°C (high elevations)
Frequent afternoon storms and snowfall at high altitude make travel and climbing more hazardous.
Weather & Climate near Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)
Climate
Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)'s climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with cold summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -16°C to 8°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 64
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
8°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - 7° | -4° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 6° | -5° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 6° | -4° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - 6° | -6° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -13° - 5° | -9° | 5 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -15° - 3° | -12° | 5 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -16° - 3° | -13° | 5 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -15° - 4° | -12° | 2 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -12° - 5° | -9° | 7 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -11° - 7° | -7° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -9° - 8° | -5° | 23 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 7° | -4° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |