🇵🇪 Lima vs Mar del Plata 🇦🇷

Lima, Peru vs Mar del Plata, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇦🇷 Mar del Plata
Avg annual high23°C19°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)January (26°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (6°C low)
Rainy days / year1899
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberMarch, November, December

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇦🇷 Mar del Plata

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Mar del Plata warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Mar del Plata?

Mar del Plata is rainier — Lima sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Mar del Plata?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Mar del Plata is best around March, November, December.

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