Best Time to Visit
🇵🇪 Lima, Peru · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
26°
20°
Great
Feb
26°
21°
Great
Mar
26°
21°
Great
Apr
25°
19°
Great
May
23°
18°
Great
Jun
21°
16°
Great
Jul
21°
15°
Great
Aug
20°
15°
Great
Sep
21°
15°
Great
Oct
22°
16°
Great
Nov
23°
17°
Great
Dec
24°
19°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 26°C | 20°C | 4 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 26°C | 21°C | 8 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 26°C | 21°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 25°C | 19°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 23°C | 18°C | 0 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 21°C | 16°C | 0 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 15°C | 0 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 15°C | 0 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 21°C | 15°C | 0 | 12h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 22°C | 16°C | 0 | 12h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 23°C | 17°C | 1 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 24°C | 19°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 22°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 20°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 15°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
The least favorable time to visit Lima is February and March. During this period, you can expect high humidity.
February
Challenges: high humidity
March
Challenges: high humidity
January
Challenges: high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Lima during the best travel months (January, April, May), when temperatures range from 19°C to 25°C:
Lima has a arid desert climate (Koppen classification: BWn). The warmest month is March with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is August at just 20°C. Annual rainfall averages 84mm across approximately 24 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Low °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Rain Days | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 14 | 26 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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