Lima, PeruQuick decision
When to visit Lima?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–26°C in February
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
August (0%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Gastronomy capitalYear-round — ceviche, Nikkei, Central and Maido among world's best.
Centro históricoYear-round — Plaza Mayor, catacombs, colonial churches.
Costa Verde & BarrancoDec–Mar — clifftop promenades, bohemian quarter, nightlife.
Huaca PucllanaYear-round — pre-Inca pyramid in the Miraflores neighborhood.
Monthly climate data
Lima weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.4 | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 21°C | 26°C | 14% | 0.5 | 11.1h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 21°C | 25°C | 18% | 0.6 | 11.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 19°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.1 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 21°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 19°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 19°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 18°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 19°C | 0% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 20°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 18°C | 22°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 23°C, 7% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 19°C, 0% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 1% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 24°C, 10% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
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Best months in Lima
January
January is Lima's sweet spot—warm but never scorching, with sunshine practically guaranteed and virtually no rain to…
February
February is genuinely Lima's sweet spot—warm but not scorching, with mild 21–26°C days perfect for exploring without…
April
April's one of Lima's best months—mild temperatures, virtually no rain, and over 11 hours of daily sunshine make it…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
February is ideal with 14% rainy days and 26°C.
August is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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