Lima Weather Forecast
Lima weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 68°F (20°C) in Lima with partly cloudy. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 66°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
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 58°F.
The closest major airport is Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), about 5 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 6.5°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Lima today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lima right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lima
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 66° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 64° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 64° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 65° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 66° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 65° | 4% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 64° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 65° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 65° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 65° | 0% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 65° | 0% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 64° | 2% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 63° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 62° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
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 | 67° | 58° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 59° | 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).
Weather map for Lima
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Air quality and pollen in Lima
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by airport in Lima
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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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 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 81% and wind is 5 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 2:09 PM.
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 August 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
