Our verdict
The best time to visit La Paz is May-June
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 13℃ (56℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 14℃ (58℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather in the winter, especially around July, can reach a minimum of -1℃ (31℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting La Paz, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in November are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in La Paz usually falls during the months surrounding January each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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La Paz seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in La Paz as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. La Paz is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in La Paz
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in La Paz for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
La Paz climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in La Paz for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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La Paz in January
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 185mm (7") over 30 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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La Paz in February
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 179mm (7") over 27 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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La Paz in March
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 28 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in April
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 92mm (4") over 25 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in May
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in June
- Average temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in July
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in August
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in September
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 20 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
La Paz in October
- Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 119mm (5") over 25 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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La Paz in November
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 136mm (5") over 26 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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La Paz in December
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 184mm (7") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to La Paz in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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