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In La Paz, January brings moderate daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to 5°C (41°F). It is the wettest month of the year, so expect more rainfall than usual.
January in La Paz can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in La Paz typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 15°C (59°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 5°C (41°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for La Paz spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 49 years of weather records for La Paz, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in La Paz in January. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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