Climate Insights for La Paz

The climate in La Paz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1477mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 296mm of rainfall. La Paz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

La Paz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

La Paz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1477mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 296mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 287mm less than September, 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.

La Paz 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 December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in La Paz, which began on September 23, 2026. La Paz is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit La Paz is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.