Planning a trip to La Paz in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 111 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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+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: La Paz has good weather in December.
Average temperature in La Paz in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in La Paz for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of +7°C during the night, the temperature in December 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 +14°C to +16°C.
Is La Paz warm or cold in December?
La Paz is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +8°C to +8°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the warmest months in La Paz, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in La Paz in December
La Paz weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+18°C
+17°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
+4°C
+5°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+21°C
Rainfall
59 mm
111 mm
125 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
62%
70%
76%
Air pressure
1029 HPa
1029 HPa
1029 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
2
1
0
Rainy days
10
10
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 111 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in November to 0 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in La Paz in December 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 December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in La Paz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 296 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in La Paz, here is a comparison with other months, 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 December in La Paz?
This is the weather in La Paz in December 2023:
1 December
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+14°C
2 December
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+17°C
3 December
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+17°C
4 December
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+19°C
5 December
🌫️
+15°C
6 December
🌫️
+19°C
7 December
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+20°C
8 December
🌧️
+18°C
9 December
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+20°C
10 December
🌧️
+18°C
11 December
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+19°C
12 December
🌫️
+18°C
13 December
🌫️
+18°C
14 December
🌫️
+17°C
15 December
🌧️
+15°C
16 December
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+18°C
17 December
🌧️
+19°C
18 December
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+20°C
19 December
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+17°C
20 December
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+19°C
21 December
🌧️
+19°C
22 December
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+20°C
23 December
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+20°C
24 December
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+21°C
25 December
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+21°C
26 December
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+16°C
27 December
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+17°C
28 December
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+19°C
29 December
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+18°C
30 December
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+16°C
31 December
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+16°C
In December 2023 La Paz had 0 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how La Paz climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in La Paz in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit La Paz?
December 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 December?
December 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 December?
La Paz is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in La Paz in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in La Paz in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.