Best time to visit Lima
The best months to visit Lima are December, April and November, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
December, April and November score best for Lima weather:
- April25° / 19°CApril is warm and clear enough for Barranco walks and Centro Histórico plazas without winter mist.
- November22° / 17°CNovember is warmer and drier, a strong month for Pachacamac, Callao, and Miraflores sunsets.
- December24° / 19°CDecember opens summer travel season, with warmer evenings in Barranco and busier holiday restaurant bookings.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Lima weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 20° | 1 | 1 | 13h | 19° |
| February | 28° | 21° | 0 | 1 | 12h | 20° |
| March | 27° | 20° | 0 | 1 | 12h | 20° |
| AprilBest weather | 25° | 19° | 0 | 0 | 12h | 20° |
| May | 23° | 17° | 0 | 1 | 11h | 19° |
| June | 21° | 16° | 1 | 2 | 11h | 19° |
| July | 20° | 16° | 1 | 3 | 11h | 18° |
| August | 19° | 15° | 2 | 4 | 12h | 18° |
| September | 20° | 15° | 1 | 3 | 12h | 17° |
| October | 21° | 16° | 0 | 1 | 12h | 17° |
| NovemberBest weather | 22° | 17° | 0 | 0 | 13h | 17° |
| DecemberBest weather | 24° | 19° | 0 | 1 | 13h | 18° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Lima month by month
January
Lima in January: 26.6°C high, 20.3°C low, 1mm rain over 1 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Lima in February: 27.8°C high, 20.8°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Lima in March: 27.3°C high, 20.3°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 12.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AprilBest weather
Lima in April: 25.1°C high, 18.6°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Lima in May: 22.6°C high, 17.2°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 11.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
June
Lima in June: 20.5°C high, 16.4°C low, 1mm rain over 2 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
July
Lima in July: 19.6°C high, 15.8°C low, 1mm rain over 3 days, 11.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
August
Lima in August: 19.2°C high, 15.3°C low, 2mm rain over 4 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Lima in September: 19.6°C high, 15.3°C low, 1mm rain over 3 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Lima in October: 20.6°C high, 15.8°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
NovemberBest weather
Lima in November: 22.3°C high, 17°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
DecemberBest weather
Lima in December: 24.3°C high, 18.6°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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