When to go
The Best Time to Visit Lima
Month-by-month climate data for Lima, Peru — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Lima— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Lima: Feb (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Aug (18°C / 64°F) · Wettest: Mar (~4 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Lima climate, month by month
January
24° / 20°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
February
25° / 21°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
March
25° / 21°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
April
23° / 19°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 16°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
June
19° / 15°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
July
19° / 14°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
August
18° / 14°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
September
19° / 14°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
October
19° / 15°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
November
20° / 16°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
December
22° / 18°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
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