About Bolivia
Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in central South America. Its geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north. The country has a diverse environment, including the vast Amazonian plain, the Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, snow-capped peaks, and mountains, encompassing a wide range of climates and biomes across its regions and cities. It includes part of the Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, along its eastern border. Bolivia is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The seat of government is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital is Sucre, the seat of the judiciary. While most population and urban centers lie in the Andean region, the largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located in the eastern tropical lowlands.
Climate in La Paz
Warmest October, coolest May, driest August, sunniest October. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, November.
Monthly climate normals for La Paz, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 30.6°C | 24°C | 331mm | 262h |
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| February | 30°C | 23.5°C | 439mm | 207h |
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| March | 31.7°C | 23.6°C | 260mm | 291h |
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| April | 30.3°C | 21.9°C | 180mm | 282h |
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| May | 28.7°C | 19.2°C | 85mm | 301h |
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| June | 28.6°C | 20.3°C | 48mm | 278h |
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| July | 29°C | 19.3°C | 53mm | 316h |
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| August | 31.8°C | 20°C | 37mm | 314h |
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| September | 33.4°C | 22°C | 67mm | 305h |
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| October | 34.8°C | 24.6°C | 143mm | 331h |
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| November | 32.6°C | 23.4°C | 166mm | 311h |
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| December | 30°C | 23.3°C | 390mm | 249h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Bolivia is a beautiful, geographically rich, and multiethnic country in the heart of South America, visited for its stunning mountain landscapes and vibrant indigenous culture.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Historic Center of Sucre
- Historic City of Sucre
- Inca road system
- Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
- Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
- Potosí
- Q157603
- Tiwanaku
Upcoming public holidays
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