🇧🇷 Fortaleza vs Lima 🇵🇪

Fortaleza, Brazil vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Fortaleza is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 155 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Fortaleza🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high30°C23°C
Hottest monthOctober (30°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (24°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year17318
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Best months to visitAugust, September, OctoberMay, October, November

🇧🇷 Fortaleza

Best around August, September, October. Hottest in October (30°C), coldest lows in July (24°C).

🇵🇪 Lima

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortaleza or Lima warmer?

Fortaleza is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Fortaleza or Lima?

Fortaleza is rainier — Lima sees about 155 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Fortaleza vs Lima?

Fortaleza is best around August, September, October; Lima is best around May, October, November.

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