🇵🇪 Lima vs Sucre 🇧🇴

Lima, Peru vs Sucre, Bolivia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 139 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇧🇴 Sucre
Avg annual high23°C19°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)October (21°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (5°C low)
Rainy days / year18157
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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).

🇧🇴 Sucre

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in October (21°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Sucre warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lima or Sucre?

Sucre is rainier — Lima sees about 139 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Sucre?

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

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