🇵🇪 Lima vs Salta 🇦🇷

Lima, Peru vs Salta, 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 147 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇦🇷 Salta
Avg annual high
23°C
22°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
January · 26°C
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (5°C low)
Rainy days / year
18
165
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberJuly, August, September

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇦🇷 Salta

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Salta warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lima or Salta?

Salta is rainier — Lima sees about 147 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Salta?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Salta is best around July, August, September.

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