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La Paz, Baja California Sur Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in La Paz, Baja California Sur?
La Paz, Baja California Sur gets 125 mm of precipitation a year over about 15 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 12°C).
Desert climate
La Paz, Baja California Sur has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 26°C in January to 39°C in July. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 13° | 26° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 15° | 33° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 38° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 21° | 34° |
How much rain does La Paz get?
La Paz gets 125 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 15 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 94% of Mexico.
September is the wettest month, with 49 mm. May is the driest, with 0 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 4.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 69 days, to March 12, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 La Paz got 142 mm of rain, against a normal of 125 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 85 mm.
La Paz weather by month
La Paz weather in January
In January, La Paz averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 33°C (1996) and the record low is 4°C (2002). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
La Paz weather in February
In February, La Paz averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 37°C (2017) and the record low is 4°C (1984).
La Paz weather in March
In March, La Paz averages a high of 30°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 37°C (2016) and the record low is 7°C (2002).
La Paz weather in April
In April, La Paz averages a high of 33°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 0 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (1999) and the record low is 6°C (1994).
La Paz weather in May
In May, La Paz averages a high of 36°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 0 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 43°C (2014) and the record low is 9°C (1996).
La Paz weather in June
In June, La Paz averages a high of 38°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2019) and the record low is 12°C (1995).
La Paz weather in July
In July, La Paz averages a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 44°C (2016) and the record low is 15°C (2013).
La Paz weather in August
In August, La Paz averages a high of 38°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 46°C (2026) and the record low is 17°C (2026).
La Paz weather in September
In September, La Paz averages a high of 37°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 41°C (1979) and the record low is 18°C (1996).
La Paz weather in October
In October, La Paz averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 41°C (2024) and the record low is 11°C (2000).
La Paz weather in November
In November, La Paz averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (2005) and the record low is 9°C (2000).
La Paz weather in December
In December, La Paz averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 35°C (2024) and the record low is 6°C (2020). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in La Paz
October is the sunniest month in La Paz, with estimated sunshine of 81% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest, at 58%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 67% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. La Paz is sunnier than 89% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in September at 71% and is lowest in May at 58%.
La Paz has about 132 days a year above 32°C. La Paz is hotter than 63% of Mexico.
La Paz weather records
These records cover LA PAZ (CITY) during 1973–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the La Paz station is 46°C, on August 16, 2026. The coldest is 4°C, on February 11, 1984.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 201 mm of precipitation, on September 15, 2014.
20 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit La Paz
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 13°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 15°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 23°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 21°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 26° | 5.6 mm | 1 | 69% | 59% | 33° | 4° |
| February | 13° | 27° | 2.8 mm | 1 | 67% | 58% | 37° | 4° |
| March | 14° | 30° | 0.8 mm | 0 | 63% | 60% | 37° | 7° |
| April | 15° | 33° | 0.3 mm | 0 | 60% | 62% | 41° | 6° |
| May | 17° | 36° | 0.0 mm | 0 | 58% | 74% | 43° | 9° |
| June | 19° | 38° | 0.8 mm | 0 | 62% | 80% | 43° | 12° |
| July | 24° | 38° | 10 mm | 2 | 66% | 69% | 44° | 15° |
| August | 25° | 38° | 30 mm | 4 | 70% | 58% | 46° | 17° |
| September | 24° | 37° | 49 mm | 4 | 71% | 73% | 41° | 18° |
| October | 21° | 34° | 15 mm | 1 | 67% | 81% | 41° | 11° |
| November | 17° | 31° | 4.8 mm | 1 | 67% | 67% | 38° | 9° |
| December | 14° | 26° | 5.1 mm | 1 | 69% | 68% | 35° | 6° |
Station: LA PAZ (CITY), 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
La Paz climate questions
How much rain does La Paz get?
La Paz gets 125 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 15 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in La Paz?
September is the wettest month in La Paz, with 49 mm. May is the driest, with 0 mm.
How many rainy days does La Paz have a year?
La Paz has about 15 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 4.
What is the hottest month in La Paz?
July is the warmest month in La Paz, with an average high of 38°C.
What is the coldest month in La Paz?
January is the coldest month in La Paz, with an average low of 12°C.
What is the record high temperature in La Paz?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, the record high at the La Paz station is 46°C, set on August 16, 2026. The record low is 4°C, on February 11, 1984.
What is the sunniest month in La Paz?
October is the sunniest month in La Paz, with estimated sunshine of 81% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit La Paz?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.