🇬🇷 Athens vs 🇵🇪 Lima

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Athens

scattered clouds

61°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 59°F

H 62°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 65%

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Lima

fog

76°F

Fog

Feels like 76°F

H 76°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 73%

Climate Overview

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Athens

Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters

Best monthsApril, May, October
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain15 inches (375 mm) — mostly November–March

Athens has a classic Mediterranean climate but is notably hotter and drier than coastal Greek islands due to its inland location in the Attica basin surrounded by mountains. Summers are among the hottest in Europe; winters are mild and pleasant.

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Lima

Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March
AvoidJune, July, August (grey and gloomy)
Annual rainLess than 0.5 inches (12 mm) — one of the driest capitals on Earth

Lima has the world's most paradoxical coastal desert climate. Despite being a tropical latitude, it rarely gets rain due to the cold Humboldt Current offshore. Summers (December–April) are sunny and warm; winters (June–October) are blanketed in garúa — a thick grey mist with drizzle that rarely lifts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇷 Athens🇵🇪 Lima
Spring

52–77°F

March–May

Summer

81–97°F

June–August

70–79°F

December–April

Fall

63–84°F

September–November

Winter

43–57°F

December–February

57–66°F

June–October

Athens vs Lima: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Athens or Lima have better weather?

Athens and Lima have very different climates. Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters Lima: Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Athens vs Lima?

Best time for Athens: April, May, October. Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March.

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