Best Time to Visit La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
La Paz is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit La Paz for sunny, dry weather is October–July — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November and January–June; the wetter half falls in July–October and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.3°C / 63.1°F in January to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (March) to 79 mm / 3.1 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. La Paz's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3°C63.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.1°C64.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.6°C67.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.7°C71.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 23.8°C74.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 26.8°C80.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.2°C84.6°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 21.8°C71.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.4°C65.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Paz?
The best time to visit La Paz for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 29.5°C / 85.1°F, and the driest is March with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at La Paz's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in La Paz?
The rainy season at La Paz, Baja California Sur runs through July–October and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 14 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is September (79 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the driest month in La Paz?
The driest month in La Paz is March, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting La Paz?
The least comfortable months for travel to La Paz — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, August, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 79 mm / 3.1 in in September, and the coldest month averages 17.3°C / 63.1°F.
Is La Paz climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our La Paz figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects La Paz specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.