LIVETHEVANLIFE · BAJA GUIDE · LA PAZ WEATHER
La Paz weather.
Find your season.
La Paz through the seasons: desert heat, summer rain, and the best months to drive down and visit us.
For a driving visit to LiveTheVanLife in La Paz, we recommend November through June. It is our preferred window for combining the journey down Baja with time at the workshop and a few days to enjoy the coast.
La Paz sits on the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur. Its desert climate brings long dry spells, hot summers and a short, uneven rainy season. Use this guide to choose a season, then check the forecast for your whole route before setting off.
01 / THE YEAR AT A GLANCE
The La Paz weather calendar.
Average daily highs and lows, relative humidity, and total rainfall for each month. Green-topped months mark our recommended driving window; amber marks summer and the October transition.
January
01Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 23.0°C / 73°F
- Average low
- 14.2°C / 58°F
- Humidity
- 62%
- Rainfall / month
- 8 mm / 0.31 in
Cool evenings · pack layers
February
02Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 24.1°C / 75°F
- Average low
- 14.3°C / 58°F
- Humidity
- 56%
- Rainfall / month
- 7 mm / 0.28 in
Mild days · cool nights
March
03Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 26.7°C / 80°F
- Average low
- 15.1°C / 59°F
- Humidity
- 49%
- Rainfall / month
- 1 mm / 0.04 in
Warming up · very little rain
April
04Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 28.8°C / 84°F
- Average low
- 16.5°C / 62°F
- Humidity
- 46%
- Rainfall / month
- 0 mm / 0.00 in
Warm and dry
May
05Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 31.3°C / 88°F
- Average low
- 17.9°C / 64°F
- Humidity
- 43%
- Rainfall / month
- 0 mm / 0.00 in
Hotter afternoons
June
06Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 33.0°C / 91°F
- Average low
- 20.8°C / 69°F
- Humidity
- 48%
- Rainfall / month
- 2 mm / 0.08 in
Hot days · plan early starts
July
07Summer / rainy season
- Average high
- 33.9°C / 93°F
- Average low
- 24.1°C / 75°F
- Humidity
- 54%
- Rainfall / month
- 13 mm / 0.51 in
Summer heat · showers possible
August
08Summer / rainy season
- Average high
- 33.9°C / 93°F
- Average low
- 25.2°C / 77°F
- Humidity
- 59%
- Rainfall / month
- 28 mm / 1.10 in
Hot nights · storm awareness
September
09Summer / rainy season
- Average high
- 32.3°C / 90°F
- Average low
- 24.6°C / 76°F
- Humidity
- 67%
- Rainfall / month
- 65 mm / 2.56 in
Wettest average month
October
10Transition month
- Average high
- 31.0°C / 88°F
- Average low
- 22.0°C / 72°F
- Humidity
- 62%
- Rainfall / month
- 14 mm / 0.55 in
Warm · tropical weather possible
November
11Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 27.3°C / 81°F
- Average low
- 18.6°C / 65°F
- Humidity
- 63%
- Rainfall / month
- 13 mm / 0.51 in
Cooling down · stay weather-aware
December
12Recommended driving window
- Average high
- 23.3°C / 74°F
- Average low
- 15.3°C / 60°F
- Humidity
- 66%
- Rainfall / month
- 12 mm / 0.47 in
Mild days · layers at night
Climate averages for La Paz, Baja California Sur, from Climate-Data.org (1991–2021). °F and inches are converted and rounded. Rain bars use the same scale across all months. A displayed 0 mm is a rounded average, not a promise of no rain. These are planning averages, not a forecast or extreme temperatures.
How it feels matters too. Relative humidity alone does not measure comfort: a cooler winter morning can have a higher humidity percentage than a much hotter summer afternoon. Summer heat and warm nights can make sleeping in a van uncomfortable. Rainfall also varies sharply between years, and a single storm can deliver far more than a monthly average.
02 / OUR RECOMMENDATION
November–February
Generally a comfortable time for southern Baja road travel. Pack layers for evenings and expect some windy days. November still falls within hurricane season; check tropical updates before leaving. Northern Baja and higher elevations can be much colder than La Paz.
March–April
A useful balance of warmer days and cooler nights. Plan unhurried driving days, leave room for beach stops, and arrange the workshop visit in advance.
May–June
Still part of our preferred driving window, but with hotter afternoons. Start early, check your vehicle’s cooling and ventilation, carry extra drinking water, and consider accommodation with air conditioning. The eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15.
July–October
Travel is possible, but summer heat, warm nights and tropical weather make flexibility more important. October can be appealing as conditions ease, yet storms remain possible. For a straightforward driving visit, we suggest choosing November–June instead.
03 / SUMMER IN THE DESERT
Our monsoon & rainy season.
What travelers often call the monsoon season is the summer shift toward more moisture and a greater chance of showers and thunderstorms. Around La Paz, the wetter part of the year is concentrated in late summer, particularly August and September, with tropical rain still possible into autumn.
Baja is west of the North American monsoon’s main rainfall belt. Local thunderstorms and moisture from tropical systems both matter here; monsoon rain and a hurricane are different weather events.
Short bursts can change the day.
Expect irregular rain rather than a dependable daily shower. Long sunny stretches can give way to intense downpours, and a storm over the hills can send water into an arroyo even when your campsite is dry.
Road dips, unpaved access tracks and low crossings may become impassable. Choose a camp with a clear route out, avoid dry washes, and allow extra time after heavy rain.
Seasonal context: National Weather Service monsoon guide and Baja California Sur state risk atlas.
04 / GIVE TROPICAL WEATHER ROOM
Hurricanes & tropical storms.
The official eastern Pacific hurricane season runs May 15–November 30. Most basin-wide tropical cyclone activity occurs from late June into early October, but these dates are a seasonal guide rather than a guarantee. Not every Pacific storm reaches Baja, and effects can extend well beyond a storm’s center.
Heavy rain, flooding, rough seas, wind, road damage and interruptions to services can affect travel even without a direct hurricane landfall. Follow official forecasts and local instructions, and be ready to postpone a drive or leave an exposed campsite early.
Our November–June recommendation is a travel preference, not a storm-free guarantee. November, the second half of May and all of June overlap the official season. Check the National Hurricane Center’s eastern Pacific outlook and local alerts, especially around these edges of the window.
05 / MAKE THE DRIVE PART OF THE HOLIDAY
A little flexibility goes a long way.
Check the whole peninsula
La Paz weather does not describe every stop on Highway 1 or Highway 5. Check your route and overnight destinations individually, including wind and recent rainfall.
Leave time after rain
Never drive through floodwater or a flowing arroyo. Wait for local confirmation that a crossing is open; a clear sky does not mean the road ahead is ready.
Plan for heat
Drive in daylight, use cooler morning hours when practical, and choose stops with shade and drinking water. Make sure you have a comfortable overnight option if the van stays too hot.
Agree your workshop timing
Arrange your visit before setting off and tell us if weather changes your arrival. For collection, wait for confirmation that your van is ready before fixing your return journey.
06 / BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Check the forecast. Keep the plan flexible.
- National Hurricane CenterEastern Pacific tropical outlooks, advisories and forecast tracks.
- Mexico’s Servicio Meteorológico NacionalOfficial Mexican weather forecasts and tropical cyclone information. Follow local Protección Civil instructions and road closures.
- La Paz forecast · Weather UndergroundCheck the forecast close to your departure and again during your trip.
- EEB Mike · Baja weather overviewA useful regional collection of storm imagery and links, alongside official advisories.
About the climate figures & seasonal advice
The calendar uses the published 1991–2021 La Paz climate table from Climate-Data.org. Average highs and lows describe typical daily maximum and minimum temperatures; rainfall is an average monthly total and humidity is average relative humidity. Different stations, locations and averaging periods can produce different figures.
Hurricane dates and basin-wide timing follow NHC climatology. Summer rainfall context comes from the NWS monsoon guide and BCS state risk atlas. November–June is LiveTheVanLife’s recommendation for driving visits, rather than an official weather designation.
Updated September 2026 · La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
