Lima · Peru
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
At a glance
| Metric | Lima | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 25°C | 30°C |
| Coldest month low | 14°C | 18°C |
| Annual rainfall | 50 mm | 1154 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.5 h/day | 9.8 h/day |
| Best months | all year round | May–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Lima | Rio de Janeiro | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.8 · Fair | Lima |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.6 · Fair | Lima |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.7 · Fair | Lima |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Lima |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Lima |
| June | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Lima |
| July | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Lima |
| August | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Lima |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.4 · Excellent | Lima |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Lima |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | Lima |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.3 · Fair | Lima |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Lima or Rio de Janeiro?
Lima has the better travel weather in 12 of 12 months, versus 0 for Rio de Janeiro — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
The best months to visit Lima are all year round, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best months to visit Rio de Janeiro are May–September, based on six years of climate data.
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