Lima Weather Forecast
Lima weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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° | 59° | 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).
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.
Recent extremes in Lima
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
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 | 41°F cooler | 89 in |
| Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | 313 mi | 58°F | 41°F cooler | 89 in |
| Machu Picchu | 313 mi | 58°F | 41°F cooler | 89 in |
| Cusco | 357 mi | 53°F | 46°F cooler | 49 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 67°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 11 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 8:48 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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| 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 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
