Monthly climate — Lima
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
+25°
+20°
⭐ Jan
+26°
+21°
⭐ Feb
+26°
+21°
Mar
+24°
+19°
⭐ Apr
+22°
+17°
May
+21°
+16°
Jun
+20°
+15°
Jul
+20°
+15°
Aug
+20°
+15°
Sep
+21°
+15°
Oct
+22°
+17°
Nov
+23°
+18°
Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ January | +25° | +20° | 13.089999999999995mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ February | +26° | +21° | 22.875000000000025mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| March | +26° | +21° | 22.509999999999998mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ April | +24° | +19° | 5.354999999999998mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| May | +22° | +17° | 0.8399999999999996mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| June | +21° | +16° | 0.8099999999999998mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| July | +20° | +15° | 0.7599999999999996mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| August | +20° | +15° | 0.5899999999999996mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| September | +20° | +15° | 1.1400000000000001mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| October | +21° | +15° | 1.7750000000000008mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| November | +22° | +17° | 1.705mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| December | +23° | +18° | 6.9449999999999985mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
When to visitLima
Best months: January, February, March and April
Daytime high+24°…+26°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: May, June, November and December
Daytime high+21°…+23°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: July, August, September and October
Daytime high+20°…+21°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit Lima are January, February and April, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are July, August and September.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+23°
Normal for this month
+21°
Deviation
+2° warmer than normal
Frequently asked questions — Lima
What is the weather like in Lima right now?
Right now it is +18° in Lima. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
The best months to visit Lima are April, January and December, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in Lima?
Rainfall in Lima is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does Lima get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in Lima. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.