🇵🇪 Lima vs 🇵🇭 Manila

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Lima

fog

76°F

Fog

Feels like 76°F

H 76°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 73%

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Manila

few clouds

82°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 87°F

H 82°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 73%

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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Manila

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidAugust, September, October (peak typhoon season)
Annual rain83 inches (2,100 mm)

Manila is one of the world's most typhoon-prone cities, experiencing an average of 20 typhoons per year in the Philippines (8–9 making direct landfall). The dry season (November–April) is the safest and most comfortable window.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇪 Lima🇵🇭 Manila
Summer

70–79°F

December–April

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

Lima vs Manila: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lima or Manila have better weather?

Lima and Manila have very different climates. Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain Manila: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Manila?

Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March. Best time for Manila: November, December, January, February.

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