🇨🇴 Bogotá vs Lima 🇵🇪

Bogotá, Colombia vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 190 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high20°C23°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year20818
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, October, November

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇵🇪 Lima

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or Lima warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or Lima?

Bogotá is rainier — Lima sees about 190 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs Lima?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; Lima is best around May, October, November.

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