Weather by month for La Paz, the best months to go and how Bolivia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 15°C to 16°C · 2–6 rain days
Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 18°C · 9–13 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 15°C to 17°C · 19–22 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 6°C | 22 days (124 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 5.3/10 |
| February | 15°C / 6°C | 20 days (127 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 5.3/10 |
| March | 15°C / 6°C | 21 days (112 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 5.5/10 |
| April | 16°C / 5°C | 12 days (51 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| Best month: May | 16°C / 3°C | 6 days (25 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: June | 15°C / 1°C | 3 days (9 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: July | 16°C / 1°C | 2 days (9 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| Best month: August | 16°C / 2°C | 4 days (16 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| September | 17°C / 3°C | 9 days (36 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| October | 18°C / 5°C | 13 days (57 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| November | 18°C / 6°C | 13 days (60 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 6.1/10 |
| December | 17°C / 6°C | 19 days (106 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 5.7/10 |
Figures for La Paz; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
16°C / 6°C · 22 rain days · 10.7 h sun
La Paz highs reach 16°C with lows near 6°C. Rain falls on about 21.5 days, with 124mm total, making this one of the wettest months. The score is 5.3, an ok verdict. New Year's Day starts the month, and the wet season keeps roads and trails muddy.
15°C / 6°C · 20 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Expect highs of 15°C and lows around 6°C, with rain on roughly 19.5 days and 127mm of total rainfall, the wettest figure of the year. The score sits at 5.3, an ok verdict. Carnival falls mid-month, alongside the Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria on February 2, bringing celebrations despite the rain.
15°C / 6°C · 21 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Highs stay near 15°C with lows around 6°C. Rain days drop slightly to 20.5, with 112mm of rain, so the wet season is still in full swing. The score is 5.5, an ok verdict, as skies remain cloudy through much of the month.
16°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Highs hold at 16°C while lows fall to about 5°C. Rain eases noticeably, with only 12.2 rain days and 51mm total, marking the shift toward the dry season. The score rises to 6.3, a good verdict. Good Friday falls on April 3, and clearer skies make travel easier.
16°C / 3°C · 6 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Highs reach 16°C but nights turn cold, with lows near 3°C. Rain is rare, just 5.5 days and 25mm, and sun hours climb to 10.8. The score hits 7.6, a best verdict, as dry, clear conditions take over. Labour Day is marked on May 1.
15°C / 1°C · 3 rain days · 10.9 h sun
This is deep dry season: highs of 15°C by day, but lows drop to 1°C, so nights are cold. Rain days fall to just 3, with only 9mm total. The score is 7.9, a best verdict. Corpus Christi and the Andean New Year, a major Aymara celebration, both fall this month.
16°C / 1°C · 2 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Daytime highs stay near 16°C while nights are the coldest of the year, with lows around 1°C. Rain is almost absent, with just 2 rain days and 9mm total, and sun hours peak near 10.8. The score peaks at 8.1, the year's best verdict, thanks to dry, bright, cold conditions.
16°C / 2°C · 4 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Highs climb to 16°C with lows still cold at 1.6°C. Rain days edge up slightly to 3.7, with 16mm total, keeping the dry season intact. The score is 7.8, a best verdict. Agrarian Reform Day on August 2 and Independence Day on August 6 bring national celebrations.
17°C / 3°C · 9 rain days · 11.2 h sun
Highs rise to 17°C and lows warm to 3.4°C as the dry season starts to loosen. Rain days increase to 8.8, with 36mm total. The score is 7.1, a good verdict, with sun hours at 11.2, among the highest of the year.
18°C / 5°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs reach 18°C with lows near 5°C. Rain becomes more frequent, with 12.8 rain days and 57mm total, as the wet season approaches. The score is 6.2, a good verdict, with sun hours still strong at 11.6.
18°C / 6°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
This is the warmest month for lows, at 5.8°C, with highs of 18°C, the year's peak. Rain days sit at 12.5, with 60mm total, as wetter weather builds. The score is 6.1, a good verdict. All Saints' Day falls on November 2, a significant holiday with cemetery visits.
17°C / 6°C · 19 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs settle near 17°C with lows around 6°C. Rain increases sharply, with 19.4 rain days and 106mm total, marking the return of the wet season. The score drops to 5.7, an ok verdict. Christmas Day on December 25 brings festivities despite the rain.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz | 16°C | 15°C | 15°C | 16°C | 16°C | 15°C | 16°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 17°C |
| Sucre | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C | 20°C | 22°C | 22°C | 22°C | 20°C |
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 25°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 30°C | 31°C | 30°C | 30°C |
| Potosí | 13°C | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 14°C | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 15°C | 16°C | 16°C | 14°C |
| Uyuni | 18°C | 17°C | 17°C | 16°C | 13°C | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 16°C | 18°C | 19°C | 19°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
May to August is the best stretch for city visits in La Paz. Rain drops to 9-25mm a month with just 2-5.5 rain days, and sun hours peak around 10.8-11, making it easy to walk around without getting caught in downpours.
Hiking & nature
June through August gives hikers the driest trails, with only 2-3.7 rain days a month and highs of 15-16°C. Nights are cold, dropping to 1-1.6°C, so pack warm layers even though daytime conditions are clear and dry.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria (2 Feb), Carnival (16 Feb), Carnival (17 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Corpus Christi (4 Jun), Andean New Year (21 Jun)
Public holidays: Agrarian Reform Day (2 Aug), Independence Day (6 Aug)
Public holidays: All Saints' Day (2 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, July is one of the best months, scoring 8.1 out of 10. In La Paz it has only 2 rain days and 9mm of rain, with 10.8 hours of sun a day. Days reach 15.6°C, but nights drop to 1°C, so pack warm layers for the evening chill.
January is just okay, scoring 5.3 out of 10. La Paz gets 21.5 rain days and 124mm of rain, the wettest conditions of the year, with only 10.7 hours of sun daily. Highs stay near 15.6°C, so it's mild but wet underfoot.
July scores highest at 8.1, followed by June at 7.9 and August at 7.8. These months have the least rain, around 2 to 3.7 rain days and 9 to 16mm of rainfall in La Paz, plus the most sun, up to 11 hours a day. Nights are cold, near 1°C, so this dry season trades warmth for clear skies.
December is rated ok, with a score of 5.7. La Paz sees 19.4 rain days and 106mm of rain that month, well above the dry-season figures. Daytime highs reach 16.5°C and nights stay around 6.2°C, making it milder at night than the dry months but much wetter.
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