Climate Insights for La Paz

El Retorno, Guaviare, Colombia

Hottest
February
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
21°C low71°F low
Wettest
May
373 mm rain14.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Paz is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,536 mm of precipitation falls per year. La Paz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Paz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in La Paz is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 99.8 in of precipitation falls per year. La Paz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Paz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°F
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La Paz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.La Paz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 88mmFebPrecipitation: 109mmMarPrecipitation: 212mmAprPrecipitation: 269mmMayPrecipitation: 373mmJunPrecipitation: 329mmJulPrecipitation: 294mmAugPrecipitation: 167mmSepPrecipitation: 164mmOctPrecipitation: 194mmNovPrecipitation: 205mmDecPrecipitation: 132mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inMarPrecipitation: 8.4inAprPrecipitation: 10.6inMayPrecipitation: 14.7inJunPrecipitation: 13inJulPrecipitation: 11.6inAugPrecipitation: 6.6inSepPrecipitation: 6.4inOctPrecipitation: 7.6inNovPrecipitation: 8.1inDecPrecipitation: 5.2in
Precipitation

La Paz is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,536 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 373 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 88 mm. That's 285 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.La Paz is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 14.7 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.5 in. That's 11.2 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

La Paz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.La Paz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

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. 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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
212 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
269 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
329 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
294 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in