La Paz climate
La Paz (Baja California Sur, Mexico) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C76 °F, and about 241 mm9.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
La Paz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2577 | 1558 | 2068 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2679 | 1458 | 2068 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 2882 | 1558 | 2170 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 2985 | 1660 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| May | 3188 | 1762 | 2475 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 3594 | 2475 | 2984 | 190.8 |
| Aug | 3594 | 2577 | 3086 | 512.0 |
| Sep | 3493 | 2577 | 2985 | 993.9 |
| Oct | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 2984 | 1967 | 2475 | 150.6 |
| Dec | 2578 | 1661 | 2169 | 80.3 |
| Year | 3594 | 1458 | 2576 | 2419.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | 42% | 4.2 | 10:48 |
| Feb | 61% | 38% | 5.0 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 57% | 32% | 6.1 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 55% | 34% | 7.0 | 12:42 |
| May | 54% | 21% | 7.4 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 56% | 18% | 7.3 | 13:37 |
| Jul | 58% | 40% | 6.9 | 13:29 |
| Aug | 61% | 43% | 6.3 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 67% | 36% | 5.7 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 64% | 24% | 5.2 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 64% | 31% | 4.4 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 65% | 41% | 3.9 | 10:39 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of La Paz is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 25 °C77 °F and lows 15 °C58 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.1 °C18.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 241 mm9.5 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 73% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–July. The wettest month is September (99 mm3.9 in), the driest is May (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in May to 67% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit La Paz
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for La Paz
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2577 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1458 to 16 °C61 °F, about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2882 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1558 to 17 °C62 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1967 to 25 °C77 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1967 to 25 °C77 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How La Paz compares
Compared with Los Mochis, about 226 km to the northeast, La Paz is on average 1.2 °C2.2 °F cooler and receives 55% less precipitation (241 mm9.5 in vs 536 mm21 in). The difference is largest in June (5.4 °C9.7 °F cooler).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, La Paz is the 36th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 94th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Mexico climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Praia (Cabo Verde, BSh), Dakar (Senegal, BSh) and Pikine (Senegal, BSh).
Nearby places
- Los Cabos (San José del Cabo) 136 km · 25 °C77 °F · 261 mm10 in
- Cabo San Lucas 145 km · 25 °C77 °F · 261 mm10 in
- Los Mochis 226 km · 26 °C78 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Culiacán 304 km · 26 °C79 °F · 704 mm28 in
- Navojoa 337 km · 25 °C78 °F · 502 mm20 in
- Ciudad Obregón 374 km · 25 °C78 °F · 394 mm16 in
- Mazatlán 410 km · 26 °C79 °F · 863 mm34 in
- Heroica Guaymas 424 km · 25 °C77 °F · 341 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in La Paz?
August is the warmest month in La Paz, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in La Paz?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (58 °F).
When does it rain the most in La Paz?
September is the wettest month with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit La Paz?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 127 m, while La Paz lies at about 33 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.