Climate Insights for Laja

Provincia Los Andes, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Hottest
November
18°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
February
193mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Laja is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 955mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 193mm of rainfall. Laja 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, October, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Feb Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Mar Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Apr Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° May Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 1° Jun Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 0° Jul Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: -1° Aug Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 0° Sep Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 3° Oct Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Nov Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Dec Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Laja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 18°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Laja is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 955mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 193mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 186mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Laja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Laja, which began on September 23, 2026. Laja 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 159mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 535mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 236mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Laja 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
190 mm
2 cm
Feb
6 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
193 mm
1 cm
Mar
5 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
158 mm
2 cm
Apr
4 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
61 mm
1 cm
May
1 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
Jun
0 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
7 mm
1 cm
Jul
-1 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
7 mm
2 cm
Aug
0 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
11 mm
1 cm
Sep Current
3 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
28 mm
1 cm
Oct
4 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
60 mm
2 cm
Nov
5 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
72 mm
1 cm
Dec
6 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
151 mm
2 cm
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