Lima vs San Pedro de Atacama in January

San Pedro de Atacama is the better pick in January — 95 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Pedro de Atacama is warm, dry, clean air, while Lima is hot, dry, clean air.

Lima vs San Pedro de AtacamaJanuary climate, side by side

LimaSan Pedro de Atacama
Comfort score85/100 (A)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high30°C24°C
Avg high / low26° / 21°25° / 13°
Rainfall29 mm22 mm
Rainy days94
Humidity83%38%
Air quality (AQI)4744

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Lima vs San Pedro de Atacama in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lima or San Pedro de Atacama?
San Pedro de Atacama is the better pick in January — 95 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Pedro de Atacama is warm, dry, clean air, while Lima is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lima vs San Pedro de Atacama in January?
In January, Lima averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 29 mm of rain; San Pedro de Atacama averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 22 mm.