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La Paz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

La Paz has relatively stable weather with mild temperatures. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in La Paz remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

La Paz is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1134 mm. La Paz can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 173 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 32 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our La Paz Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

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

Forecast for La Paz

Sat   Jan 11
12°C | 5°C
SW 4 m/s
13 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Jan 12
11°C | 5°C
SW 4 m/s
6.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Mon   Jan 13
15°C | 3°C
W 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit La Paz in Bolivia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in La Paz?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in La Paz?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Paz?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Paz?
    January tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Paz?
    June is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Paz?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.

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