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La Paz Department Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Paz Department, Bolivia in December.

Are you planning a trip a to La Paz Department, Bolivia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in La Paz Department in December

La Paz Department, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. La Paz Department, Bolivia has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Isla del Sol at 14°C (57°F) and very warm in El Alto at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in El Alto and 8°C (46°F) in Isla del Sol. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in La Paz Department, Bolivia.

For specific regional insights in La Paz Department, Bolivia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in El Alto with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Chulumani with 260 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. La Paz typically sees 186 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore La Paz Department by month

Best Places to Visit in La Paz Department in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Paz Department.

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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).

Popular Destinations in La Paz Department

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in La Paz Department, Bolivia?

Temperature range in La Paz Department (December)

Precipitation variation in La Paz Department (December)

La Paz

In December La Paz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
186 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Chulumani

In December Chulumani generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
186 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
260 mm (10 in)
298 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Isla del Sol

In December Isla del Sol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Tiwanaku

In December Tiwanaku generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
186 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions

El Alto

In December El Alto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
186 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Paz Department in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Paz 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Chulumani 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Isla del Sol 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Tiwanaku 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
El Alto 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

La Paz Department weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Paz Department, Bolivia in December?

Expect unpleasant weather across La Paz Department, Bolivia in December. The popular destination of La Paz averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in La Paz Department, Bolivia in December?

Daytime temperatures in La Paz peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in December, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does La Paz Department, Bolivia get a lot of rain in December?

La Paz Department, Bolivia sees substantial rainfall in December. La Paz typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit La Paz Department, Bolivia?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to La Paz Department, Bolivia with often unpleasant weather in La Paz.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly tolerable weather in La Paz.

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