Lima Weather Forecast
Lima weather: 74°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Lima
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 32 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,1 in, 0,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Lima
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 71° | 23% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 71° | 56% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 71° | 61% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 71° | 53% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 71° | 18% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 71° | 12% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 71° | 6% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 72° | 0% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 71° | 1% | 11 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 73° | 2% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 72° | 3% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 72° | 7% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 71° | 9% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 71° | 12% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 71° | 14% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 69° | 18% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
What this means for Lima
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 11.3°F above the 68°F typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Gusts to 31 mph 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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 77% and wind is 10 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 3:18 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 22, 2026 at 3:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
