La Paz · SummerMonth summary
La Paz weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit La Paz in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.3/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
La Paz in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In August, La Paz sees 16°C during the day with 11.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 5°C | 15°C | 67% | 4.2 | 11.5h | 4.9/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 5°C | 15°C | 69% | 4.7 | 11.1h | 4.6/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 5°C | 14°C | 66% | 4.1 | 11.0h | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 15°C | 38% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ May | 2°C | 15°C | 18% | 0.9 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 0°C | 15°C | 9% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ July | 0°C | 15°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ August | 1°C | 16°C | 11% | 0.5 | 11.1h | 7.3/10 | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 3°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.3 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 4°C | 17°C | 42% | 1.9 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 5°C | 18°C | 42% | 2.1 | 12.2h | 7.2/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 6°C | 16°C | 60% | 3.4 | 11.4h | 6.0/10 | 4.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, La Paz averages 16°C, 11% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — La Paz in August
Is August a good time to visit La Paz?
Yes, August is a good time (7.3/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in La Paz in August?
With 16°C max and 11.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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