Planning a trip to La Paz in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +16°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: La Paz has good weather in August.
Average temperature in La Paz in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in La Paz for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +18°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +19°C.
Is La Paz warm or cold in August?
La Paz is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +3°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in La Paz:
Climate in La Paz in August
La Paz weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+15°C
+16°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-3°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+23°C
Rainfall
13 mm
20 mm
36 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
49%
52%
59%
Air pressure
1032 HPa
1032 HPa
1031 HPa
Sunny days
15
11
5
Cloudy days
6
5
4
Rainy days
9
12
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +16°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 13 mm to 20 mm.Humidity rises from 49% to 52%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in July to 11 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in La Paz in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in La Paz is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in La Paz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
La Paz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in La Paz?
This is the weather in La Paz in August 2023:
1 August
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+16°C
2 August
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+17°C
3 August
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+18°C
4 August
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+18°C
5 August
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+16°C
6 August
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+17°C
7 August
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+18°C
8 August
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+17°C
9 August
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+18°C
10 August
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+18°C
11 August
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+16°C
12 August
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+13°C
13 August
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+13°C
14 August
🌫️
+14°C
15 August
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+17°C
16 August
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+18°C
17 August
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+20°C
18 August
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+20°C
19 August
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+18°C
20 August
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+19°C
21 August
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+19°C
22 August
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+20°C
23 August
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+21°C
24 August
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+21°C
25 August
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+21°C
26 August
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+17°C
27 August
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+20°C
28 August
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+21°C
29 August
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+21°C
30 August
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+21°C
31 August
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+19°C
In August 2023 La Paz had 22 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how La Paz climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in La Paz in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+15°C) and the highest in 2016 (+18°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1278 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Paz in August:
Is August a good time to visit La Paz?
August is a really good time to go to La Paz. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit La Paz.
Can you sunbathe in La Paz in August?
August has mild temperatures in La Paz. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is La Paz rainy in August?
La Paz is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in La Paz in August?
The amount of sunny days in La Paz during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Bolivia
Check out the weather for other cities in Bolivia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in La Paz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.