🇵🇪 Lima vs 🇺🇸 Madison

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Lima

fog

79°F

Fog

Feels like 79°F

H 79°F / L 79°F

Humidity: 65%

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Madison

few clouds

49°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 43°F

H 51°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 35%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Madison

Madison is Wisconsin's capital and the University of Wisconsin's city, uniquely positioned on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona. This lake position provides significant moderation in all seasons — summers are cooled by lake breezes while lakes delay ice-in and ice-out, creating an extended shoulder season. Wisconsin's progressive outdoor culture thrives here.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇪 Lima🇺🇸 Madison
Summer

70–79°F

December–April

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

Lima vs Madison: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lima or Madison have better weather?

Lima and Madison have very different climates. Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain Madison: Madison is Wisconsin's capital and the University of Wisconsin's city, uniquely positioned on an ist. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Madison?

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

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