Average monthly wind speed in La Paz

The mean monthly wind speed over the year in La Paz (Baja California Sur), Mexico.

Annually, wind speeds in La Paz vary between 1 m/s (2 knots) at their lowest and 2 m/s (4 knots) at their peak.

An average speed of 1 m/s (2 knots) in February, March, August, September, October and December would indicate that the air is mostly very light. Some days there will be no wind, but others may see quite light breezes up to 3 m/s (6 knots). With this average on most days you'd rarely feel the air move on your skin. This light, harmless air movements translates to around 3.6 kilometers per hour or 2.2 miles per hour.

On the Beaufort scale, it is referred to as "light air." Smoke would tend to rise vertically or drift only slightly. Most days would not be windy enough to rustle the leaves, though there could be other periods of breezy conditions. This average wind speed results in pleasant and calm weather.

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during January, April, May, June, July and November. This means most days have light air movement that you can feel on your face. Flags move slightly and smoke drifts at an angle. The measurement represents 7.2 km/h or 4.5 mph. Some days are nearly calm while others have a bit stronger breezes.

For more detailed information about La Paz’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our La Paz climate page.