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
In La Paz, daytime highs reach 15.6°C with lows around 6.1°C. It's the wettest time of year, with rain on about 21.5 days and 124mm falling. The score of 5.3 rates it an "ok" month: New Year's Day starts things off, but the frequent rain makes this a tougher stretch for travel.
15°C / 6°C · 20 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs stay near 15.4°C and rain remains common, falling on about 19.5 days with 127mm total, the highest monthly rainfall of the year. The score sits at 5.3, an "ok" verdict. The Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria on the 2nd and Carnival on the 16th-17th bring colour and crowds despite the wet weather.
15°C / 6°C · 21 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Temperatures hold around 15.3°C by day and 5.7°C at night, with rain days easing slightly to 20.5 and 112mm of rainfall. The score of 5.5 keeps it in the "ok" category. Rain is still frequent, so this remains part of the wetter green season.
16°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Conditions start to dry out: rain days drop sharply to 12.2 with just 51mm total, while highs stay steady at 15.6°C. The score rises to 6.3, a "good" verdict, as the transition toward the dry season begins. Good Friday falls on the 3rd.
16°C / 3°C · 6 rain days · 10.8 h sun
May marks a real shift, with rain days down to 5.5 and only 25mm falling, while sun hours climb to 10.8. Highs reach 15.9°C but nights cool to 2.8°C. The score of 7.6 makes it a "best" month, and Labour Day lands on the 1st.
15°C / 1°C · 3 rain days · 10.9 h sun
This is one of the driest months, with just 3 rain days and 9mm of rain, though nights turn cold at 1.1°C. Daytime highs stay mild at 15.2°C with 10.9 sun hours. The score of 7.9 keeps June rated "best," and Corpus Christi on the 4th plus the Andean New Year on the 21st add cultural interest.
16°C / 1°C · 2 rain days · 10.8 h sun
July is the driest month of the year, with only 2 rain days and 9mm of rain. Highs reach 15.6°C, but lows drop to 1°C, the coldest of the year, so nights are genuinely cold. With a score of 8.1, it's rated the single "best" month overall.
16°C / 2°C · 4 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Dry conditions continue with 3.7 rain days and 16mm of rain, while highs edge up to 16.2°C, the warmest daytime reading so far. Sun hours peak at 11. The score of 7.8 keeps the "best" rating, and Agrarian Reform Day on the 2nd and Independence Day on the 6th make this a festive month.
17°C / 3°C · 9 rain days · 11.2 h sun
Rain starts creeping back, with 8.8 rain days and 36mm total, though highs climb to 16.9°C. Sun hours stay strong at 11.2. The score drops slightly to 7.1, still a "good" month as the dry season winds down.
18°C / 5°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Rain days rise to 12.8 with 57mm falling, and highs reach 17.6°C, among the warmest of the year. Sun hours hit 11.6, the yearly high. The score of 6.2 gives a "good" verdict as the wetter season begins to return.
18°C / 6°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs peak at 18°C, the warmest month in La Paz, with lows around 5.8°C. Rain days sit at 12.5 with 60mm of rainfall. The score of 6.1 keeps it "good," and All Saints' Day falls on the 2nd.
17°C / 6°C · 19 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Rain becomes frequent again, with 19.4 rain days and 106mm total, while highs ease to 16.5°C. The score falls to 5.7, an "ok" month as the wet season firmly returns. Christmas Day on the 25th brings holiday travel and celebrations 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 only 2-6 rain days, and sun hours peak around 10.8-11, making sightseeing easier even though nights get cold with lows of 1-2.8°C.
Hiking & nature
June through August gives the driest trails, with La Paz seeing just 2-3.7 rain days a month and highs near 15-16°C. Nights are sharp, dropping to 1-1.6°C, so pack warm layers for early starts and high passes.
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, days reach 15.6°C with lows around 1°C. Rain is rare, with only 2 rain days and 9mm of rain for the month, and sun hours hit 10.8, making it a dry, clear time to travel.
January is rated just ok, scoring 5.3 out of 10. La Paz sees high rainfall, with 21.5 rain days and 124mm of rain over the month. Highs stay near 15.6°C, but the frequent rain and shorter sun hours of 10.7 make it a wetter, cloudier choice than the dry winter months.
September is rated good, scoring 7.1 out of 10. La Paz warms up slightly to a high of 16.9°C, while rain starts to return with 8.8 rain days and 36mm of rain. Sun hours reach 11.2, so it offers more light and warmth than winter but less dryness than May to August.
December is rated ok, scoring 5.7 out of 10. La Paz highs reach 16.5°C, but rain is common, with 19.4 rain days and 106mm of rain in the month. Sun hours drop to 10.7, reflecting the wetter summer pattern compared to the dry, sunnier months from May to August.
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