Bolivia · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit La Paz are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
La Paz sees its warmest weather in November, when daytime highs average around 15°C, and its coolest in July (around 13°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1049mm — January is typically the wettest month (~226mm) and July the driest (~15mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 5°C | 226mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 14° / 5°C | 167mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 14° / 5°C | 126mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 14° / 3°C | 66mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 14° / 1°C | 23mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 13° / 0°C | 18mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 13° / -1°C | 15mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 13° / 0°C | 36mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 14° / 1°C | 55mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 15° / 3°C | 79mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 15° / 4°C | 90mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 15° / 5°C | 150mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in La Paz is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 226mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in La Paz is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 167mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 126mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 66mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 23mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
June in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
July in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
August in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
September in La Paz is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
October in La Paz is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in La Paz is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 90mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in La Paz is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 150mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket