Climate Overview
The climate in La Paz is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1473mm of precipitation falls per year. La Paz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Paz is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
La Paz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
La Paz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1473mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 202mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 45mm. That's 156mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 50cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.
Wind
La Paz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in La Paz, which began on March 20, 2026. La Paz is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 378mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 580mm across the season with a monthly average of 193mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 356mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 0 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Paz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
