UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in La Paz, Mexico 
will be up to 11.9, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-07-25
UV index at 11.9 in La Paz means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
The UV index in La Paz, Mexico, often reaches high levels, especially during the summer months, ranging from 8 to 11. This means strong sunlight exposure is common throughout the year.
La Paz has a warm, dry climate with hot summers and mild winters. Rain mostly falls between July and September, while the rest of the year stays sunny and dry, making the weather quite stable across seasons.
Compared to other parts of Mexico, La Paz is drier and warmer, especially than northern inland cities. It’s sunnier and less humid than tropical coastal areas like Cancun but shares similar desert-like conditions with parts of Baja California.
See the UV index hour by hour for La Paz, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.