🇵🇪 Lima vs Valparaíso 🇨🇱

Lima, Peru vs Valparaíso, Chile — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lima is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇨🇱 Valparaíso
Avg annual high23°C18°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)January (21°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)July (10°C low)
Rainy days / year1833
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Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberJanuary, February, March

🇵🇪 Lima

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

🇨🇱 Valparaíso

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (21°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Valparaíso warmer?

Lima is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Valparaíso?

Valparaíso is rainier — Lima sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Valparaíso?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Valparaíso is best around January, February, March.

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