Mururata

Mountain Bolivian Andes peak famed for its truncated summit

A truncated peak in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real near La Paz, Mururata features mountaineering routes and glacier-carved slopes; visitors view the mountain from the city and hire local guides for high-altitude climbs and treks.

How to Get to Mururata #

Mururata is approached from towns in the La Paz Department. Access typically requires private transport to trailheads and the use of local mountain guides; La Paz (El Alto airport) is the usual travel hub.

Tips for Visiting Mururata #

Mururata is a high-altitude Andean climb; acclimatize in La Paz before attempting any ascent.
Weather can change quickly above 4,000 m; aim for early starts and consult local guides for route conditions.

Best Time to Visit Mururata #

Best visited in the Bolivian dry season (May-October) when mountain weather is most stable and trails are least muddy.

Dry season

May-October · −5-12°C (summit), 5-20°C (La Paz)

Clear skies and more stable conditions for trekking and climbing in the high Andes.

Weather & Climate near Mururata #

Climate

Mururata's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -11°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (769 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

11°

Warmest Month

-11°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 9°

Weather

149 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

Weather

123 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-3° – 9°

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-5° – 10°

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-8° – 10°

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is freezing with highs of 9°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-10° – 9°

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coldest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-11° – 9°

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-9° – 10°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-7° – 10°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-5° – 11°

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-4° – 11°

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-3° – 10°

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

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