January · Bolivia
Best time to visit La Paz in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in La Paz in January
Average temperature 9°C, 108 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in La Paz scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 108 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
La Paz climbs out of a canyon at 3,600 metres, its markets and cable cars above the Altiplano.
January in La Paz — workable with trade-offs
January averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 108 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in La Paz in January?
- In January, La Paz averages 9°C, 108 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit La Paz?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in La Paz in January?
- Expect about 108 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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