🇺🇸 Houston vs 🇵🇪 Lima

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Houston

overcast clouds

67°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 66°F

H 69°F / L 65°F

Humidity: 67%

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Lima

fog

79°F

Fog

Feels like 79°F

H 79°F / L 79°F

Humidity: 65%

Climate Overview

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Houston

Houston has one of America's most challenging urban climates — extremely hot and humid summers with frequent flooding from Gulf of Mexico moisture, mild winters, and significant hurricane vulnerability. The city sits in a flat coastal plain with no geographic relief from heat or storms.

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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🇺🇸 Houston🇵🇪 Lima
Summer

70–79°F

December–April

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

Houston vs Lima: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Houston or Lima have better weather?

Houston and Lima have very different climates. Houston has one of America's most challenging urban climates — extremely hot and humid summers with 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 Houston vs Lima?

Best time for Houston: spring and fall. Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March.

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