🇵🇪 Lima vs Mendoza 🇦🇷

Lima, Peru vs Mendoza, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 44 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇦🇷 Mendoza
Avg annual high23°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)January (31°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year1862
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberApril, September, October

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇦🇷 Mendoza

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (31°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Mendoza warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Mendoza?

Mendoza is rainier — Lima sees about 44 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Mendoza?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Mendoza is best around April, September, October.

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