La Paz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in La Paz sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in La Paz experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August to a comfortable 23°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 16°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
La Paz sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 194 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in La Paz, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 3 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. 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 over the year
La Paz enjoys sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 11.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 19°C in February to 30°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in La Paz.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 66%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in February, March, August, September, October and December to 2 m/s in January, April, May, June, July and November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit La Paz in Mexico
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 334 hours of sunshine.
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