La Paz Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), ranging from 16°C (61°F) in November to 14°C (57°F) in July.
With around 1134 mm (45 in) of annual rain/snowfall, La Paz has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct dry season from June to July. The wettest month is January. The sunniest month is July, with 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in La Paz
The climate in La Paz remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C (61°F) in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in November to -1°C (30°F) in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in La Paz
La Paz is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1134 mm (45 in). La Paz can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 173 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our La Paz Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in La Paz
La Paz can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in La Paz by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in La Paz.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
La Paz 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit La Paz
During November, La Paz experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures of 16°C (62°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather brings rainfall of 96 mm (3.8 in) during this period.
Plan accordingly for January and February, when conditions bring the heaviest precipitation. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
