Lima Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Lima: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Lima month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 25° | 20° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| febrero | 26° | 22° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| marzo | 25° | 21° | 5 mm | ★★★★★ |
| abril | 24° | 19° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| may | 22° | 17° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| junio | 21° | 16° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 20° | 16° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 20° | 15° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 20° | 16° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 20° | 16° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| noviembre | 21° | 17° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| diciembre | 23° | 18° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
Clima type: Semi-arid. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lima
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lima compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lima.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huayna Picchu | 503 km | 14°C | 5°C cooler | 2292 mm |
| Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | 504 km | 15°C | 5°C cooler | 2292 mm |
| Machu Picchu | 504 km | 15°C | 5°C cooler | 2292 mm |
| Cusco | 575 km | 12°C | 8°C cooler | 1243 mm |
Clima by airport in Lima
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Lima
Go in enero, febrero, marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lima
Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 26°C is 6.3°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Ráfagas a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 7°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Lima is a city in Perú. Lima is known for Ceviche capital and colonial centre. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 10 million.
Ahora mismo hay 23°C (74°F) in Lima con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de 24°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 21°C a 26°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 23%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.9/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Lima is enero, febrero, marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre and diciembre. El clima es semi-arid. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 26°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 15°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), about 8 km away.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 26°C is 6.3°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lima today at 9/10. Ráfagas a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lima
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| País | Perú |
| Continente | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 12°2′47″S 77°2′34.1″W (-12.0464, -77.0428) |
| Población | 10.000.000 |
| Known for | Ceviche capital and colonial centre |
| Hora local | 10:23 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero, febrero, marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre and diciembre |
| Clima | Semi-arid |
Tiempo map for Lima
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lima?
Lima is a city in Perú. Its coordinates are -12.0464, -77.0428. It lies in América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Lima ahora mismo?
It is currently 23°C (74°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 77% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lima?
enero, febrero, marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Lima, which has a semi-arid climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 10:23 PM.
How many people live in Lima?
Lima has a population of approximately 10 million.
What is the nearest airport a Lima?
The closest airports are Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), 8 km 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
