SeasonMapParacas weather in July
Peru
July in Paracas: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Paracas · #343 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Paracas in July
Other months in Paracas
Paracas's forum calls April comfortable by day but consistently windy by afternoon — regulars say it's exactly what makes the bay so popular for windsurfing. Mornings are the calmer window for boat trips out to the Ballestas Islands, before the afternoon breeze picks up.
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Paracas climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paracas in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFiestas Patrias, Mid-year break (Fiestas Patrias) in Peru, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paracas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherParacas's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Paracas in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Reserve ticket and boat rules
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe national reserve charges at the gate or online and the Ballestas boats run to a fixed morning timetable with no landing allowed. Buy the combined ticket if you are doing both. Source ↗
- Season
The paracas wind
1 Jun – 30 Sep · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe wind the place is named for gets up in the afternoons and lifts sand off the desert across the bay, hardest in the cool months. Boat trips go early for a reason and sometimes not at all.
- Holiday
Fiestas Patrias
28–29 JulNational holidayCrowdedBook earlyThe national holidays put Lima on the Panamericana south and Paracas is one of the closest places to get to. Hotels take minimum stays for the long weekend. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paracas — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Paracas in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Paracas?
- July in Paracas: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Paracas on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Paracas in July?
- In July, Paracas averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 14.7°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paracas in July?
- Paracas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in July.
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Similar destinations in South America — July
Within 300 km: Lima's Garua season around 15 May – 15 Nov.