🇵🇪 Lima vs 🇮🇹 Rome

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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Rome

clear sky

61°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 59°F

H 62°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 57%

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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Rome

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsApril, May, October
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain29 inches (740 mm) — mostly October–March

Rome's climate is quintessentially Mediterranean. Summers are hot and dry with intense sun. Winters are mild and occasionally rainy. Spring and fall are extraordinary for sightseeing.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇪 Lima🇮🇹 Rome
Spring

52–73°F

March–May

Summer

70–79°F

December–April

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–79°F

September–November

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

42–54°F

December–February

Lima vs Rome: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lima or Rome have better weather?

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

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Rome?

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

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