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Lima in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lima in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lima, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Lima in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Weather for Lima in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 0 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 4 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
26 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lima has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Lima in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lima for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +75°F.

Is Lima warm or cold in January?

Lima is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +68°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is one of the warmest months in Lima, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lima in January

Lima weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+68°F+72°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+63°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
1 mm4 mm5 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%81%80%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
357
Cloudy days
282621
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +72°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 4 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 5.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lima in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lima is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lima based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 3 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Lima is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
January is one of the rainiest months in Lima, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lima wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 0% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Lima?

This is the weather in Lima in January 2023:
1 January
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+69°F
2 January
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+69°F
3 January
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+71°F
4 January
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+71°F
5 January
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+73°F
6 January
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+74°F
7 January
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+76°F
8 January
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+72°F
9 January
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+74°F
10 January
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+74°F
11 January
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+74°F
12 January
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+76°F
13 January
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+72°F
14 January
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+76°F
15 January
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+76°F
16 January
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+76°F
17 January
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+74°F
18 January
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+76°F
19 January
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+79°F
20 January
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+72°F
21 January
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+74°F
22 January
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+76°F
23 January
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+78°F
24 January
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+76°F
25 January
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+76°F
26 January
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+74°F
27 January
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+73°F
28 January
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+74°F
29 January
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+72°F
30 January
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+72°F
31 January
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+76°F
In January 2023 Lima had 20 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lima climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lima in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+75°F) and the highest in 1998 (+85°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lima in January:

Is January a good time to visit Lima?

January is a really good time to go to Lima. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lima.

Can you sunbathe in Lima in January?

January has mild temperatures in Lima. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lima rainy in January?

Lima is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lima in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lima in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Lima

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lima, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.