December weather forecastLa Paz, Bolivia

Weather in December

December concludes the year with a predictable rise in rainfall to 95mm (3.74"), marking a firm return to the wet season. Temperatures cool down from November's peak, ensuring a temperate close to the year. The change in atmospheric conditions marks a distinct transition from the warmth of the recent months. The shortened sunshine hours coupled with more rainfall make for darker days. Despite these conditions, end-year festivities illuminate the city, offering a charming contrast to the prevalent gloomy weather.

Temperature

December in La Paz, Bolivia, experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.7°C (60.3°F), barely different from November's 17°C (62.6°F). La Paz sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in December, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in La Paz is 60%.

Rainfall

In December, in La Paz, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is accumulated. In La Paz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 603mm (23.74") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in La Paz, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:08 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Put into action all crucial precautions. Defense against sun damage is a must. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.