City in Peru

Lima Weather Forecast

Lima weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 68°F now🕔 7:50 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December👥 10 million

Lima weather in January

76°
average high · low 68°F
★★★★★
ranked #11 of 12 months

One of the best months to visit Lima.

Average high76°F
Average low68°F
Mean72°F
Rainfall0,7 in

January runs 37°F warmer than the annual average in Lima.

Compare with December or February.

Weather map for Lima

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Climate in Lima month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January76°68°0,7 in★★★★★
February79°71°1,2 in★★★★★
March78°69°0,2 in★★★★★
April74°66°0,1 in★★★★★
May71°63°0,0 in★★★★★
June69°62°0,1 in★★★★★
July68°60°0,0 in★★★★★
August67°59°0,0 in★★★★★
September67°59°0,1 in★★★★★
October68°60°0,0 in★★★★★
November70°62°0,0 in★★★★★
December73°65°0,4 in★★★★★

Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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.

January★★★★★
February★★★★★
March★★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★★
December★★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Lima compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Lima.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Huayna Picchu313 mi58°F41°F cooler89 in
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu313 mi58°F41°F cooler89 in
Machu Picchu313 mi58°F41°F cooler89 in
Cusco357 mi53°F46°F cooler49 in

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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 overcast. Humidity is 88% 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 7:50 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 7:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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