AI-generatedLa Paz, Mexico at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,330 h
- Rain a year
- 181 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 33 m
Climate in La Paz, Mexico
La Paz, Mexico has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,330 hours of sunshine a year, La Paz, Mexico is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
October is in the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1817:56
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:04–06:48 · evening 17:25–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:04 · evening 18:10–18:19
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, Mexico in October?
In October, La Paz, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min06:18 – 17:56
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 17 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Mazatlan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in La Paz, Mexico
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in La Paz, Mexico ranges from 20.6 °C in February to 29.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.3 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.1° | 20.1° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 20.6° | 19.6° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.0° | 19.9° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 21.9° | 21.0° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 23.5° | 22.7° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 24.7° | 23.3° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.1° | 25.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.1° | 30.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.3° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 23.5° | 22.6° | 24.4° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in La Paz, Mexico
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 9.0 of 11.6 hours of daylight in La Paz, Mexico, 78 % 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, Mexico
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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, Mexico: 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, Mexico has about 2 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in La Paz, Mexico
How breezy and how cloudy La Paz, Mexico 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, Mexico typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over La Paz, Mexico: mostly sunny, with about 9.0 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.
Heat and humidity in La Paz, Mexico
How often the day gets hot in La Paz, Mexico (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, La Paz, Mexico has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in La Paz, Mexico
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 17 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to May and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 102 days a year, mostly from July to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 24° | 14° | 21.1° | 7.8 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 25° | 14° | 20.6° | 8.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 27° | 15° | 21.0° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 30° | 16° | 21.9° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 68 | 32° | 17° | 23.5° | 10.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 34° | 20° | 24.7° | 10.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 24° | 27.1° | 10.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 35° | 25° | 28.9° | 9.3 h | 5 | 35 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 33° | 25° | 29.2° | 8.1 h | 7 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 32° | 22° | 28.8° | 9.0 h | 2 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 28° | 18° | 26.6° | 8.2 h | 1 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 24° | 15° | 23.5° | 7.6 h | 1 | 8 |
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
24.14° N, 110.31° W · 33 m · America/Mazatlan
Best time to visit La Paz, Mexico
The best time to visit La Paz, Mexico is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is September with 87 mm of precipitation.
La Paz, Mexico through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
La Paz, Mexico in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 27–32 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
La Paz, Mexico in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–35 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
La Paz, Mexico in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
La Paz, Mexico in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in La Paz, Mexico for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in La Paz, Mexico
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in La Paz, Mexico: score 98 against 69. In March, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 8 °C cooler in March. March has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 98better |
| Day high | 32° | 27° |
| Night low | 22° | 15° |
| Sea | 28.8° | 21.0° |
| Sunshine | 9.0 h | 9.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 17 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Jan
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
La Paz, Mexico month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January24° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In January, La Paz, Mexico is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in January97February25° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In February, La Paz, Mexico is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in February98March27° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In March, La Paz, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in March84April30° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In April, La Paz, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in April68May32° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In May, La Paz, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in May58June34° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In June, La Paz, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in June50July35° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In July, La Paz, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in July48August35° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, La Paz, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in August52September33° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, La Paz, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in September69October32° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In October, La Paz, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in October90November28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In November, La Paz, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
La Paz, Mexico in November95December24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In December, La Paz, Mexico is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in La Paz, Mexico.
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La Paz vs. Cabo San Lucas
In October the holiday weather in La Paz and Cabo San Lucas is about equally good (score 69 vs. 69). During the day it is about as warm in Cabo San Lucas as in La Paz. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | La Paz | Cabo San Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Oct – Jul |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, La Paz, Mexico ranks 17 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4Guanajuato24°88
- 5San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 17La PazThis page32°29°69
Planning a trip to La Paz, Mexico
Weather for your travel dates
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La Paz, Mexico 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, Mexico has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,200 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 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.
Storm season
La Paz, Mexico lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May: Season
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about La Paz, Mexico
When is the best time to visit La Paz, Mexico?
The best time to visit La Paz, Mexico is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in La Paz, Mexico?
The sea temperature in La Paz, Mexico ranges from 20.6 °C in February to 29.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in La Paz, Mexico in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in La Paz, Mexico?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in La Paz, Mexico?
The wettest month is September with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does La Paz, Mexico get?
La Paz, Mexico gets around 3,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is La Paz, Mexico in?
La Paz, Mexico uses the time zone America/Mazatlan, at UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to La Paz, Mexico?
A nonstop flight from London to La Paz, Mexico takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,200 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is hurricane season in La Paz, Mexico?
La Paz, Mexico lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for La Paz, Mexico?
La Paz, Mexico has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 49, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 96.
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