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La Paz, Bolivia · Temperate

La Paz in February: go or not?

Tough period. La Paz in February only reaches 4.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 16.50°S · 68.15°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
La Paz · February
4.2
5–15°
Temperature
35%
Rain
6h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Sander Lenaerts via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, La Paz sees 15°C during the day with 5.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

February ranks 10 out of 12 months in La Paz. Compared to January: +0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
dry air
5°
Daylight
12.5h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 16
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Is February the right month?

The best month in La Paz is August (7.6/10), 3.4 pts higher than February.

See August →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Bolivia

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyBoliviano (Bs)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthNovember · 18°C
❄️Coolest monthMarch · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 35%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is La Paz ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Bolivia
Temperate climate with a 7.6 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
16.50°S · 68.15°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit La Paz?
June is the best month with 15.0°C highs, 0.0°C lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does La Paz get in June?
La Paz averages 7.9 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in La Paz?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in La Paz in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 0.0°C, while afternoon highs average 15.0°C.
Is La Paz good in winter?
In winter (December-February), La Paz scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.1/10.
When should you avoid La Paz?
January is the most difficult month to visit La Paz, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in La Paz in February?
The average UV index reaches 8 in February in La Paz (very high), with about 12.5h of daylight. Protection essential.