🇵🇪 Lima vs San Pedro de Atacama 🇨🇱

Lima, Peru vs San Pedro de Atacama, Chile — 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. San Pedro de Atacama is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · LimaDrier · San Pedro de Atacama

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
Avg annual high
23°C
22°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
November · 24°C
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year
18
12
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberApril, May, September

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama

Best around April, May, September. Hottest in November (24°C), coldest lows in July (-3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or San Pedro de Atacama warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lima or San Pedro de Atacama?

Lima is rainier — San Pedro de Atacama sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs San Pedro de Atacama?

Lima is best around May, October, November; San Pedro de Atacama is best around April, May, September.

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