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When is the best time to visit Lima?
In general the best time to visit Lima is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Lima in different months
This is the average weather in Lima for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +73°F during February.
Climate in Lima
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lima for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +81°F | +77°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +70°F | +73°F | +77°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +70°F | +66°F | +64°F | +63°F | +63°F | +63°F | +63°F | +66°F | +68°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +61°F | +63°F | +63°F | +59°F | +57°F | +55°F | +55°F | +55°F | +55°F | +55°F | +57°F | +61°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +76°F | +78°F | +74°F | +70°F | +69°F | +67°F | +63°F | +63°F | +65°F | +68°F | +71°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lima during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lima is March with average maximum temperature going up to +73°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +59°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Lima during the whole year:
Lima achieves its warmest water temperature in February, where the average sea temperature goes up to +72°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in September with +61°F in average.
When can you swim in Lima?
You can swim in Lima from January to March:
- In January - March the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lima looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lima is May with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 81%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lima during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 5 rainy days and 4 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lima:
What is the hottest month in Lima?
The hottest month in Lima is March with average maximum temperature of +73°F.
What is the coldest month in Lima?
The coldest month in Lima is July with minimum temperatures of +59°F.
Is Lima worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Lima in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is March with +73°F and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Lima?
if you're looking to visit Lima when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Peru
Check out the weather for other cities in Peru.
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, 2023.
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.