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Climate type
Cold subtropical highland climate
Cwc Köppen code CwcA dry-winter highland climate with short, cool summers, found only at high elevations. Cities with this climate include La Paz.
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What this climate is like
A dry-winter highland climate with short, cool summers, found only at high elevations.
Temperatures
Cool year-round at altitude — short summers with daytime highs in the mid-teens °C, and chilly dry winters.
Rainfall and seasons
Dry winters, wet summers. Snow at higher altitude in winter.
Where in the world
Very high pockets in the Andes (e.g. La Paz at 3,600 m) and a handful of other altiplano sites.
What it means for you
Whether you're thinking of moving, gardening or travelling.
🏠 Living here
Thin air, cool year-round. Heating is constant; the sun is strong despite the cold.
🌱 Gardening
Hardy potatoes, quinoa, oats — only highland-adapted crops.
✈️ Travel
The dry winter is the clear-sky window despite the cold. Bring layers; UV is intense.
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