🇵🇪 Lima vs Salvador 🇧🇷

Lima, Peru vs Salvador, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Salvador is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 301 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇧🇷 Salvador
Avg annual high23°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (29°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year18319
SnowRareRare
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).

🇧🇷 Salvador

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (29°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Salvador warmer?

Salvador is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Salvador?

Salvador is rainier — Lima sees about 301 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Salvador?

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

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