🇧🇴 La Paz vs Lima 🇵🇪

La Paz, Bolivia vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 236 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇴 La Paz🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high16°C23°C
Hottest monthNovember (18°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (1°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year25418
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, October, November

🇧🇴 La Paz

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in November (18°C), coldest lows in July (1°C).

🇵🇪 Lima

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

Frequently asked questions

Is La Paz or Lima warmer?

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

Which is rainier, La Paz or Lima?

La Paz is rainier — Lima sees about 236 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit La Paz vs Lima?

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

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