La Paz Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in La Paz. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

La Paz has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 194 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in La Paz shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 80 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 3 rainy days.

In contrast, April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. The city receives 255 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our La Paz Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Mexico

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

La Paz’s average annual precipitation is 194 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about La Paz’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our La Paz Climate page.