La Paz
Capital of Bolivia
La Paz is the capital of Bolivia with a population of 755,732 in 2024. Visitors are drawn to the city to explore its unique sights such as San Pedro prison, The Witches' Market, Valle de las Ánimas, and Palacio Quemado.
What to see
The city features several notable sights. You can visit Palacio Quemado and San Pedro prison, browse items at The Witches' Market, or explore the natural landscape of Valle de las Ánimas.
When to go
Daily highs range from 12 °C to 14 °C throughout the year, while lows drop between -1 °C and 5 °C. Months from May to August experience the lowest rainfall, with only 2 to 4 rainy days per month. January brings the most rain, with 239 mm over about 20 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is El Alto International Airport, located 6 km away in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia.
Top sights in La Paz
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 14 °C. The wettest is January, with about 239 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 239 | 179 | 136 | 74 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 42 | 62 | 88 | 99 | 162 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for La Paz (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Valle de la Luna