La Paz · WinterMonth summary
La Paz weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit La Paz in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: December is an average time for La Paz. August (7.3/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
La Paz in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, La Paz sees 16°F during the day with 11.4h of sunshine per day. With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 41°F | 59°F | 67% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 41°F | 59°F | 69% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 41°F | 57°F | 66% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 59°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 36°F | 59°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 32°F | 59°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 32°F | 59°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 34°F | 61°F | 11% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 37°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 39°F | 63°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 41°F | 64°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 43°F | 61°F | 60% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 6.0/10 |
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 December, La Paz averages 61°F, 60% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -49%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — La Paz in December
Is December a good time to visit La Paz?
December is an acceptable time for La Paz (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in La Paz in December?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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