Best Time to Visit La Paz
Bolivia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit La Paz is April to November, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. November is the hottest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around -1°C (31°F). The rainy season runs over December to February; January is the wettest month with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain. January is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
La Paz weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C 60°F | 5°C 41°F | 125 mm | 21 | 80% | 3.4 | Poor 3.9 |
| February | 15°C 59°F | 5°C 40°F | 117 mm | 19 | 82% | 3.2 | Poor 4.1 |
| March | 15°C 60°F | 5°C 40°F | 83 mm | 17 | 82% | 4.4 | Fair 5.9 |
| April | 16°C 60°F | 3°C 38°F | 34 mm | 8 | 78% | 6.4 | Excellent 8.5 |
| May | 15°C 60°F | 1°C 33°F | 16 mm | 3 | 72% | 7.5 | Excellent 8.4 |
| June | 15°C 59°F | 0°C 32°F | 9 mm | 2 | 71% | 8.1 | Excellent 8.2 |
| July | 15°C 58°F | -1°C 31°F | 10 mm | 2 | 69% | 8.4 | Excellent 8.1 |
| August | 16°C 60°F | 0°C 32°F | 8 mm | 2 | 68% | 8.5 | Excellent 8.5 |
| September | 16°C 61°F | 2°C 36°F | 22 mm | 6 | 71% | 7.9 | Excellent 8.6 |
| October | 17°C 62°F | 4°C 39°F | 46 mm | 9 | 72% | 6.5 | Excellent 8.7 |
| November | 17°C 63°F | 4°C 40°F | 49 mm | 10 | 72% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.7 |
| December | 16°C 61°F | 5°C 41°F | 113 mm | 19 | 77% | 3.7 | Fair 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Paz?
The best time to visit La Paz is April to November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in La Paz?
November is the hottest month in La Paz, with an average high of 17°C (63°F).
What is the coldest month in La Paz?
July is the coldest month in La Paz, with an average low of -1°C (31°F).
What is the rainiest month in La Paz?
January is the wettest month, with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain. August is the driest, with 8 mm (0.3 in).
When is the rainy season in La Paz?
The rainy season in La Paz is December to February.
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- Asuncion1463 km · best June to September
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