🇵🇪 Lima vs Recife 🇧🇷

Lima, Peru vs Recife, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Recife is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 313 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇧🇷 Recife
Avg annual high23°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (30°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)August (23°C low)
Rainy days / year18331
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberJune, August, September

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇧🇷 Recife

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Recife warmer?

Recife is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Recife?

Recife is rainier — Lima sees about 313 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Recife?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Recife is best around June, August, September.

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