March · Bolivia
Best time to visit La Paz in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in La Paz in March
Average temperature 9°C, 92 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in La Paz scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 92 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
March in La Paz — workable with trade-offs
Expect 9°C (48°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 92 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in La Paz — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in La Paz in March?
- In March, La Paz averages 9°C, 92 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit La Paz?
- March earns a 6.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 92 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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