Valparaíso in July

In July, Valparaíso averages 15°C (58°F) during the day and 10°C (49°F) at night, with around 6 days of rain (72 mm total).

Shoulder

Conditions are cool — bring a jacket for evenings. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.

July in Valparaíso 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
10°C
Avg low
6
Rain days
72 mm
Rainfall

How July compares to the rest of the year in Valparaíso

12th
warmest month of the 12
2nd
wettest month of the 12
21%
of yearly rainfall falls in July
10 h 10 min
daylight on the 15th

July is one of the coolest months in Valparaíso (12th of 12) and one of the wettest months (2nd of 12). Daytime temperature runs 3°C below the annual average (18°C). July runs roughly the same as June (15°C) and stays flat into August.

July sunrise & sunset in Valparaíso

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
7:47 AM
🌇
Sunset (15th)
5:57 PM
Day length
10 h 10 min

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

Photography light in Valparaíso — July

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

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
6:47 AM – 7:27 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
7:27 AM – 8:27 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
5:17 PM – 6:17 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
6:17 PM – 6:57 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 — Valparaíso 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 Valparaíso'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 Valparaíso

Shoulder

Valparaíso 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 Valparaíso

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
6.4
High
Cover up and apply SPF 30+ for any outdoor activity longer than 30 minutes.
🦟 Mosquito risk
○○○○○
None
Mosquitoes are essentially absent — cold weather keeps populations dormant.

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.

Valparaíso in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 21°C / 69°F 15°C / 59°F 3 mm 1
February 21°C / 69°F 15°C / 60°F 1 mm 0
March 20°C / 68°F 15°C / 58°F 3 mm 1
April 18°C / 65°F 13°C / 56°F 23 mm 2
May 17°C / 62°F 12°C / 53°F 32 mm 4
June 15°C / 59°F 10°C / 51°F 96 mm 6
July 15°C / 58°F 10°C / 49°F 72 mm 6
August 15°C / 59°F 10°C / 50°F 60 mm 5
September 16°C / 60°F 10°C / 51°F 26 mm 3
October 17°C / 62°F 11°C / 52°F 17 mm 2
November 18°C / 65°F 13°C / 55°F 8 mm 2
December 20°C / 67°F 14°C / 57°F 5 mm 1

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is Valparaíso in July?

In July, Valparaíso averages a high of 15°C (58°F) and a low of 10°C (49°F) — generally cool.

Does it rain a lot in Valparaíso in July?

July sees occasional rain in Valparaíso, with about 6 rainy days on average.

Is July a good time to visit Valparaíso?

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 Valparaíso in July?

Pack a warm jacket and layers. See the full July packing list for Valparaíso for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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