🇵🇪 Lima vs Santarém 🇧🇷

Lima, Peru vs Santarém, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santarém is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 293 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇧🇷 Santarém
Avg annual high23°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)October (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)February (24°C low)
Rainy days / year18311
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberAugust, September, October

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇧🇷 Santarém

Best around August, September, October. Hottest in October (32°C), coldest lows in February (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Santarém warmer?

Santarém is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Santarém?

Santarém is rainier — Lima sees about 293 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Santarém?

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

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