When is the best time to visit La Paz?
In general the best time to visit La Paz is probably November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are January, February, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in La Paz in different months
This is the average weather in La Paz for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +18°C during November.
In January, February, March the weather is average. Expect around 31 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 125 mm in January.
Climate in La Paz
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in La Paz for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in La Paz during the whole year:
The hottest month in La Paz is November with average maximum temperature going up to +18°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in La Paz looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in La Paz is February with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 49%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in La Paz during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 13 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 10 rainy days and 125 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Paz:
What is the hottest month in La Paz?
The hottest month in La Paz is November with average maximum temperature of +18°C.
What is the coldest month in La Paz?
The coldest month in La Paz is July with minimum temperatures of +2°C.
Is La Paz worth visiting in winter?
Winter in La Paz could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in La Paz?
if you're looking to visit La Paz when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 11 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in La Paz
Source of the data
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.