Climate - La Paz (Baja California Sur)

The climate of La Paz is sub-tropical desert, with a pleasantly warm winter from December to March, and a very hot summer from May to October, within which there is a relatively rainy period from July to September.
The city is located in Mexico, at 24 degrees north latitude, in the inland part of Baja California, the one that not receiving the cold sea current of the Pacific, is characterized by high temperatures, as well as a warm sea in summer. Furthermore, we are in the southern part of the Baja California peninsula, the one most affected by humid currents in the July-September period, although the total rainfall is still low.
Even though we are on the coast, for many months a year there is a desert climate, with strong differences in temperature between night and day. In winter, when cool air arrives from the United States, some days can be cool and windy, with the night temperature dropping to 5 °C (41 °F), but even in these cases, in the daytime it usually remains around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the hottest days of the year, which can occur from May to October, the temperature generally reaches 40 °C (104 °F). In summer, the heat is intense but tempered by the breezes. During the summer, the humidity gradually increases, and the muggiest month is September.
From June to November, but with a higher probability from August to October, La Paz and the Baja California peninsula can be affected by hurricanes of the Pacific Ocean, as happened with Hurricane Odile in September 2014. However, hurricanes are rare in June, the month in which they are most frequent is September, and historically they have never occurred in November.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 170 millimeters (6.7 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (March, April, May, June) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest (September). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 3,285 sunshine hours per year. The sun shines therefore very often. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 20 °C (68 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F). The sea is very cool from January to April, while it becomes very warm from July to October. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

La Paz can be visited from mid-November to March, as it is the mildest season. During the day you can enjoy the sun, while in the evening you will need a sweater and a light jacket.
For a beach holiday, you may prefer May (when the sea is still a little cool) and the first half of November (when the sea is warmer).

La Paz - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in La Paz is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In February, the weather in La Paz is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In March, the weather in La Paz is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In April, the weather in La Paz is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In May, the weather in La Paz is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In June, the weather in La Paz is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In July, the weather in La Paz is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.3 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in La Paz is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in La Paz is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in La Paz is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in La Paz is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In December, the weather in La Paz is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (77 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.