🇨🇴 Cali vs Lima 🇵🇪

Cali, Colombia vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cali is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 277 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Cali🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high25°C23°C
Hottest monthAugust (26°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (18°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year29518
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, October, November

🇨🇴 Cali

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (26°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

🇵🇪 Lima

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cali or Lima warmer?

Cali is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cali or Lima?

Cali is rainier — Lima sees about 277 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cali vs Lima?

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

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