January could be a good time to visit La Paz, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +61°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in January. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 125 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
125 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: La Paz has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in La Paz in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in La Paz for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +63°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +63°F.
Is La Paz warm or cold in January?
La Paz is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +61°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.
January is one of the coolest months in La Paz, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in La Paz in January
La Paz weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+61°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+41°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+70°F
+72°F
Rainfall
111 mm
125 mm
102 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
76%
77%
Air pressure
1029 HPa
1029 HPa
1029 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
1
Rainy days
10
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting colder in January. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 111 mm to 125 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in La Paz in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in La Paz is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in La Paz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 87 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January 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 32% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in La Paz?
This is the weather in La Paz in January 2023:
1 January
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+66°F
2 January
🌧️
+60°F
3 January
🌧️
+61°F
4 January
🌫️
+60°F
5 January
🌧️
+56°F
6 January
🌫️
+59°F
7 January
🌫️
+62°F
8 January
🌧️
+62°F
9 January
🌧️
+66°F
10 January
🌫️
+64°F
11 January
☁️
+68°F
12 January
☁️
+66°F
13 January
☀️
+69°F
14 January
☁️
+65°F
15 January
☁️
+66°F
16 January
☁️
+66°F
17 January
☁️
+65°F
18 January
☁️
+60°F
19 January
🌧️
+57°F
20 January
🌫️
+63°F
21 January
☀️
+67°F
22 January
☀️
+66°F
23 January
☁️
+66°F
24 January
☁️
+65°F
25 January
🌧️
+64°F
26 January
☁️
+63°F
27 January
☁️
+64°F
28 January
☁️
+60°F
29 January
🌧️
+56°F
30 January
🌫️
+60°F
31 January
🌫️
+62°F
In January 2023 La Paz had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how La Paz climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in La Paz in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+60°F) and the highest in 2016 (+64°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1278 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Paz in January:
Is January a good time to visit La Paz?
It’s always a good time to visit La Paz, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in La Paz in January?
January 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 January?
La Paz is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in La Paz in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in La Paz in January, 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.
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, 2023.
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.
