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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit La Paz, Bolivia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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La Paz weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit La Paz are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

La Paz January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 130mm 5.7hrs 13.8hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in La Paz during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Paz for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in La Paz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in La Paz with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

La Paz February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 102mm 5.6hrs 13.4hrs

February in La Paz is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Paz for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in La Paz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in La Paz with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

La Paz March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 81mm 5.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in La Paz is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Paz.

March is in the fall / autumn in La Paz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in La Paz with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

La Paz April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 32mm 6.2hrs 12.5hrs

La Paz's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Paz.

April is in the fall / autumn in La Paz and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in La Paz with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

La Paz May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 15mm 8hrs 12.1hrs

May is a dry month in La Paz and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Paz, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in La Paz and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in La Paz with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

La Paz June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 4mm 8.8hrs 13.8hrs

La Paz's weather in June is typically cool and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Paz, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in La Paz and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in La Paz with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in June »

July

La Paz July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 5mm 8.6hrs 13.4hrs

July in La Paz is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Paz, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in La Paz and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in La Paz with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in July »

August

La Paz August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 14mm 8.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in La Paz is characteristically cool and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Paz, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in La Paz and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in La Paz with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in August »

September

La Paz September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 32mm 7.2hrs 12.5hrs

La Paz's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit La Paz.

September is in the spring in La Paz and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in La Paz with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in September »

October

La Paz October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 35mm 6.7hrs 12.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in La Paz and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Paz.

October is in the spring in La Paz and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in La Paz with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in October »

November

La Paz November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 50mm 6.3hrs 13.8hrs

La Paz's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Paz.

November is in the spring in La Paz and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in La Paz with around 50mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in November »

December

La Paz December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 100mm 6.1hrs 13.4hrs

December in La Paz is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Paz.

December is in the summer in La Paz and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in La Paz with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

La Paz weather in December »

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La Paz weather statistics
Hottest month: November 14.7°C 58.5°F
Driest month: June 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: June 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 11.8°C 53.2°F
Wettest month: January 130mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: February 24.2°C 75.6°F
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