AI-generatedLa Paz at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Nov · 16°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 512 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3,782 m
Climate in La Paz
La Paz has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. November is the warmest month with average highs of 16 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, La Paz is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:0518:32
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:51–06:34 · evening 18:03–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:51 · evening 18:45–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in La Paz in October?
In October, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min06:05 – 18:32
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/La_Paz
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in La Paz
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 12.4 hours of daylight in La Paz, 49 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in La Paz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in La Paz: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, La Paz has about 11 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in La Paz
How breezy and how cloudy La Paz is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in La Paz typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over La Paz: mostly cloudy, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in La Paz
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (−1°), the warmest in January (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 15° | 5° | 4.4 h | 20 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 14° | 5° | 4.2 h | 18 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 14° | 5° | 4.6 h | 15 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 15° | 3° | 5.4 h | 9 | 31 |
| MayMay | 74 | 15° | 1° | 6.7 h | 5 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 14° | 0° | 6.9 h | 4 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 14° | −1° | 6.7 h | 5 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 14° | 0° | 6.6 h | 7 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 15° | 1° | 6.4 h | 10 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 16° | 3° | 6.1 h | 11 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 16° | 4° | 5.7 h | 10 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 15° | 5° | 4.6 h | 17 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.50° S, 68.15° W · 3,782 m · America/La_Paz
Best time to visit La Paz
The best time to visit La Paz is from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to November. Rain is most frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 87 mm.
La Paz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
La Paz in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
La Paz in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
La Paz in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
La Paz in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in La Paz for you.
Your best months: May – June, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in La Paz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in La Paz: score 74 against 63. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 63 | 74better |
| Day high | 16° | 15° |
| Night low | 3° | 1° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
12 or more rainy days
La Paz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January15° · 4 h
In January, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in January36February14° · 4 h
In February, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in February42March14° · 5 h
In March, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in March61April15° · 5 h
In April, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in April74May15° · 7 h
In May, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 17 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in May74June14° · 7 h
In June, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in June69July14° · 7 h
In July, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in July67August14° · 7 h
In August, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in August64September15° · 6 h
In September, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 32 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in September63October16° · 6 h
In October, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in October67November16° · 6 h
In November, La Paz is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in La Paz.
La Paz in November44December15° · 5 h
In December, La Paz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in La Paz.
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La Paz vs. Tiwanaku
In October the holiday weather in La Paz and Tiwanaku is about equally good (score 63 vs. 62). During the day it is about as warm in Tiwanaku as in La Paz. Tiwanaku gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | La Paz | Tiwanaku |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 63 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | May – Oct |
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Planning a trip to La Paz
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La Paz in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
La Paz has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,980 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about La Paz
When is the best time to visit La Paz?
The best time to visit La Paz is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in La Paz?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 4 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in La Paz?
Rain is most frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 87 mm. The driest month is June with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does La Paz get?
La Paz gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in February there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz uses the time zone America/La_Paz, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to La Paz?
A nonstop flight from London to La Paz takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,980 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for La Paz?
La Paz has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 41.
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