La Paz or Cusco in July?
On climate data, Cusco comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
La PazPhoto: Angel Ramos · CC BY-SA 4.0
CuscoPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | La Paz | Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| Average daily low | -2 °C | 2 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) | 1 rainy day (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 69 % | 74 % |
Winner by travel type
La Paz or Cusco in July: the short answer
In July, Cusco comes out ahead on the overall climate score (La Paz 70/100 vs Cusco 71/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year La Paz averages a climate score of 61/100, Cusco 58/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 14 °C in La Paz and 15 °C in Cusco — warmer in Cusco. Average daily lows are around -2 °C versus 2 °C.
On rain, La Paz sees about 2 rainy days in July and Cusco about 1 — drier in Cusco. La Paz gets more sunshine (7 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year La Paz records roughly 116 rainy days and Cusco about 121 — the drier of the two overall is La Paz. At their sunniest, La Paz reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (November) and Cusco about 7 (November). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, La Paz is at its best in May, June, August and September, while Cusco peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Cusco scores higher in July (La Paz 78 vs Cusco 81).
Active & hiking: Cusco scores higher in July (La Paz 81 vs Cusco 83).
Family: La Paz scores higher in July (La Paz 55 vs Cusco 54).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For July specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, La Paz carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose La Paz if its strong months and profile match your plan, Cusco if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.