🇨🇴 Cartagena vs Lima 🇵🇪

Cartagena, Colombia vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cartagena is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 82 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · CartagenaDrier · Lima

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Cartagena🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high
31°C
23°C
Hottest month
April · 32°C
February · 27°C
Coldest monthJanuary (24°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year
100
18
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchMay, October, November

🇨🇴 Cartagena

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°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 Cartagena or Lima warmer?

Cartagena is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cartagena or Lima?

Cartagena is rainier — Lima sees about 82 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cartagena vs Lima?

Cartagena is best around January, February, March; Lima is best around May, October, November.

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