La Paz in July

In July, La Paz averages 15°C (60°F) during the day and 1°C (34°F) at night, with around 11 days of rain (22 mm total).

Shoulder

Conditions are cool — bring a jacket for evenings. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.

July in La Paz is outside the typical sweet spot for sightseeing weather. It can still be a great time to visit if you have specific reasons (festivals, off-season pricing, etc.).

15°C
Avg high
1°C
Avg low
11
Rain days
22 mm
Rainfall

How July compares to the rest of the year in La Paz

9th
warmest month of the 12
12th
wettest month of the 12
2%
of yearly rainfall falls in July
11 h 14 min
daylight on the 15th

July is in the middle of the year for warmth in La Paz (9th of 12) and one of the driest months (12th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 1°C below the annual average (16°C). July runs roughly the same as June (15°C) and stays flat into August.

July sunrise & sunset in La Paz

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
7:01 AM
🌇
Sunset (15th)
6:15 PM
Day length
11 h 14 min

Times shown for La Paz local time (America/La_Paz), calculated for the 15th of July. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.

Photography light in La Paz — July

Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of July, in La Paz's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
6:01 AM – 6:41 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
6:41 AM – 7:41 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
5:35 PM – 6:35 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
6:35 PM – 7:15 PM
Milky Way galactic core
Good
Galactic core is up but lower on the horizon; head well outside city limits for a clean view.

📅 When to book — La Paz in July

Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on July's tier (Shoulder) and La Paz's popularity.

✈ Flights — lead time
6-10 weeks
Sweet spot for value. Major fare-sales (US: Black Friday, EU: post-Easter) hit hardest in shoulder months for shoulder travel.
🏨 Lodging — lead time
4-8 weeks
Lots of selection. Look for shoulder-season packages — many hotels add value (free breakfast, spa credit) to fill rooms.

Crowds & pricing — July in La Paz

Shoulder

La Paz is in a shoulder season month — fewer crowds, slightly lower prices, and a calmer atmosphere than peak weeks. Most major sights stay open with normal hours, though a handful of seasonal restaurants or boat trips may run reduced schedules. Many regulars consider these months the best time to visit because you trade a small amount of weather reliability for a much more pleasant on-the-ground experience.

Why this tier: comfortable tourism weather

Sun & mosquito risk — July in La Paz

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
9.6
Very high
Limit sun exposure between 11 AM and 3 PM; SPF 30-50, reapply every 90 minutes outdoors.
🦟 Mosquito risk
●●○○○
Low
Mosquitoes present but manageable. Pack repellent (DEET 10-20%) for evenings near water.

UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.

La Paz in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 15°C / 59°F 6°C / 43°F 170 mm 29
February 15°C / 60°F 6°C / 43°F 138 mm 27
March 15°C / 59°F 6°C / 42°F 127 mm 30
April 16°C / 60°F 5°C / 40°F 65 mm 21
May 16°C / 60°F 3°C / 37°F 38 mm 16
June 15°C / 59°F 1°C / 35°F 20 mm 12
July 15°C / 60°F 1°C / 34°F 22 mm 11
August 16°C / 60°F 2°C / 35°F 37 mm 16
September 17°C / 62°F 4°C / 39°F 64 mm 20
October 17°C / 63°F 5°C / 40°F 76 mm 24
November 18°C / 64°F 6°C / 43°F 86 mm 23
December 16°C / 61°F 7°C / 44°F 133 mm 25

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is La Paz in July?

In July, La Paz averages a high of 15°C (60°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F) — generally cool.

Does it rain a lot in La Paz in July?

July can be fairly wet in La Paz, with about 11 rainy days on average.

Is July a good time to visit La Paz?

July is cool. It suits travelers who are comfortable with cool weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.

What should I pack for La Paz in July?

Pack a warm jacket and layers, plus a compact umbrella or rain jacket. See the full July packing list for La Paz for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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