What’s the climate like in Lima?
The current climate of Lima features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lima in recent years was 34°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in June 2021.
On average, Lima receives 1061 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Peru? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cusco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, or have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Best time to visit Lima?
The best time to visit Lima for sunny weather is January and May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lima. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lima
The climate table of Lima shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 204 | 171 | 126 | 56 | 16 | 12 | 9,5 | 42 | 79 | 106 | 129 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October and December
- Precipitation: 1061 mm per year, averaging 88 mm per month
- Driest months: 9,5 mm in August, 12 mm in July and 16 mm in June
- Wettest months: 204 mm in February, 171 mm in March and 129 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Lima
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lima, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lima
This graph shows how much precipitation Lima, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lima
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lima, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lima
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lima, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lima
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lima, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lima by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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