Best Time to Visit Lima
Best time to visit Lima: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Lima
Go in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Lima month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 68° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 79° | 71° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 78° | 69° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 74° | 66° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 71° | 63° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 69° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 68° | 60° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 68° | 60° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 60° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 68° | 60° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 70° | 62° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 73° | 65° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Lima compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lima.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huayna Picchu | 313 mi | 58°F | 42°F cooler | 90 in |
| Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | 313 mi | 58°F | 41°F cooler | 90 in |
| Machu Picchu | 313 mi | 58°F | 41°F cooler | 90 in |
| Cusco | 357 mi | 53°F | 46°F cooler | 49 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Lima
1 airports mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Lima is a city in Peru. Lima is known for Ceviche capital and colonial centre. It has a population of about 10 million.
Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Lima with overcast. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 71°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lima is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 60°F.
The closest major airport is Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), about 5 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is 10.4°F above the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lima today at 9.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lima right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:00 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 80° / 72°
Light drizzle · 2% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 79° / 73°
Light drizzle · 3% rain · wind 11 mph
Quick facts about Lima
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 12°2′47″S 77°2′34.1″W (-12.0464, -77.0428) |
| Population | 10.000.000 |
| Known for | Ceviche capital and colonial centre |
| Local time | 9:00 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lima?
Lima is a city in Peru. Its coordinates are -12.0464, -77.0428. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Lima right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Lima, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:00 AM.
How many people live in Lima?
Lima has a population of approximately 10 million.
What is the nearest airport to Lima?
The closest airports are Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), 5 mi away.
What places are in Lima?
Lima covers 1 places in this atlas, including Jorge Chavez International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
