🇵🇪 Lima vs Punta del Este 🇺🇾

Lima, Peru vs Punta del Este, Uruguay — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 77 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇺🇾 Punta del Este
Avg annual high23°C21°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year1895
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberApril, October, November

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇺🇾 Punta del Este

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Punta del Este warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Punta del Este?

Punta del Este is rainier — Lima sees about 77 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Punta del Este?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Punta del Este is best around April, October, November.

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