Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9 °C | — | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 14.6 °C | — | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 14.5 °C | — | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 14.9 °C | — | 12 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 15.1 °C | — | 5 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 14.5 °C | — | 3 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 14.9 °C | — | 2 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 15.4 °C | — | 4 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 16.2 °C | — | 9 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 16.8 °C | — | 13 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 17.3 °C | — | 13 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 15.7 °C | — | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Get an entry stamp on arrival or you will be fined on departure; you may need to show proof of accommodation for your first night.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 21 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Outside the areas advised against
Parts of the country are advised against (the Chapare region (Cochabamba), incl. Villa Tunari and routes 4 and 24); La Paz is not one of them.
Official advice updated 21 August 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Chikungunya
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and chikungunya depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for parts of the country. Vaccination certificate required on entry for all travellers.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All areas <2,500 m (<8,200 ft) elevation No malaria transmission in La Paz (administrative capital). Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, primaquine , tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 3 September 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in La Paz in August?
La Paz is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is La Paz in August?
Expect 15.4°C in the afternoon and 0.8°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in La Paz in August?
Around 4 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 11% of days.