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When to go · La Paz

La Paz in August

Great month. Dry; Independence Day on Aug 6.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
18°C / 1°C
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
Bolivia overall
Prices
High
Bolivia overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for La Paz

Dry; Independence Day on Aug 6.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • La PazHighs around 18 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 3 days
  • Altiplano and La Paz, Bolivia · La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Orurobest weather

    Dry, sunny and freezing at night May–Sep; afternoon rain and hail Dec–Mar.

Dry season season

Clear blue skies and the best mountain views; cold nights.

Watch: Frost in June and July.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Independence Day

    6 August · Whole country

    A national holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bolivia overall
High
Prices · Bolivia overall
High

Bolivia overall: Dry and busy; Independence Day (6 Aug); windy.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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