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La Plata (MD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

La Plata experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in La Plata is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

La Plata has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1158 mm of rain/snowfall per year. La Plata offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (127 mm) and February (65 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, La Plata serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for La Plata (MD)

Fri   Dec 27
9°C | -2°C
SE 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
13°C | 6°C
S 4 m/s
8.1 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sun   Dec 29
18°C | 11°C
SE 9 m/s
9.7 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit La Plata in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in La Plata?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Plata?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Plata?
    June tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Plata?
    February is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Plata?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.