🇵🇪 Lima vs Pucón 🇨🇱

Lima, Peru vs Pucón, Chile — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 142 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇨🇱 Pucón
Avg annual high23°C17°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (23°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (5°C low)
Rainy days / year18160
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberJanuary, February, March

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇨🇱 Pucón

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in February (23°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Pucón warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Pucón?

Pucón is rainier — Lima sees about 142 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Pucón?

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

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