Climate Insights for La Paz

Centro, Municipio de La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Hottest
August
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
February
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
September
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Paz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 172 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. La Paz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in La Paz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 6.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. La Paz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°FebMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°MarMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°AprMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°MayMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°SepMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°DecMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 71°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 84°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 67°F
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La Paz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 31°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.La Paz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 87°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 34mmSepPrecipitation: 66mmOctPrecipitation: 24mmNovPrecipitation: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 12mm
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Precipitation

La Paz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 172 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 mm. That's 65 mm 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 2.6 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

La Paz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/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.La Paz is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr22°71°F
May24°74°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug29°84°F
Sep28°83°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit La Paz is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 5 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit La Paz is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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
18 °C64 °F
21 °C69 °F
14 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
25 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C69 °F
27 °C80 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
29 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
13 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
31 °C87 °F
12 km/h8 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in