🇵🇪 Arequipa vs Lima 🇵🇪

Arequipa, Peru vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 53 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Arequipa🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high
22°C
23°C
Hottest month
September · 23°C
February · 27°C
Coldest monthJuly (9°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year
71
18
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Best months to visitMay, June, JulyMay, October, November

🇵🇪 Arequipa

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in September (23°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

🇵🇪 Lima

Best around May, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in August (14°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arequipa or Lima warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Arequipa or Lima?

Arequipa is rainier — Lima sees about 53 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Arequipa vs Lima?

Arequipa is best around May, June, July; Lima is best around May, October, November.

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