Your trips
Organize your trips easily with tabs
New York
La Paz
Any date
+ Search
background

La Paz in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in La Paz in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for La Paz, based on historical data.
Check flight prices to La Paz on Avionero:
December

Weather in La Paz in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to La Paz in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 0 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 107 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: La Paz has good weather in December.

Average temperature in La Paz in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in La Paz for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +63°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +39°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +63°F.

Is La Paz warm or cold in December?

La Paz is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in La Paz, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in La Paz in December

La Paz weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+64°F+63°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+39°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+73°F+70°F
Rainfall
57 mm107 mm126 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
62%69%76%
Air pressure
1029 HPa1029 HPa1028 HPa
Sunny days
200
Cloudy days
211814
Rainy days
71317
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 107 mm. Humidity rises from 62% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 0 in December.

Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in La Paz in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in La Paz is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in La Paz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in La Paz, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
La Paz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in La Paz?

This is the weather in La Paz in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+65°F
2 December
☁️
+62°F
3 December
☁️
+64°F
4 December
☀️
+62°F
5 December
🌧️
+60°F
6 December
☁️
+53°F
7 December
☁️
+58°F
8 December
☁️
+63°F
9 December
☁️
+62°F
10 December
☁️
+66°F
11 December
🌧️
+57°F
12 December
🌧️
+58°F
13 December
🌫️
+62°F
14 December
☁️
+64°F
15 December
🌧️
+62°F
16 December
☁️
+62°F
17 December
☁️
+65°F
18 December
☁️
+66°F
19 December
🌧️
+63°F
20 December
🌧️
+64°F
21 December
🌫️
+65°F
22 December
☁️
+66°F
23 December
🌧️
+65°F
24 December
☀️
+71°F
25 December
☁️
+61°F
26 December
☁️
+65°F
27 December
☁️
+68°F
28 December
☁️
+64°F
29 December
☁️
+64°F
30 December
☁️
+62°F
31 December
☁️
+63°F
In December 2023 La Paz had 3 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how La Paz climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in La Paz in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+66°F) and the highest in 1997 (+70°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 54 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 243 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Paz in December:

Is December a good time to visit La Paz?

December is a really good time to go to La Paz. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit La Paz.

Can you sunbathe in La Paz in December?

December has mild temperatures in La Paz. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is La Paz rainy in December?

La Paz is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in La Paz in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in La Paz in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Bolivia

Check out the weather for other cities in Bolivia.

Monthly weather in La Paz

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in La Paz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.