Lima Weather in December 2026: what to expect (8.1/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Lima enjoys 22.0°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (6.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.

December ranks 5 out of 12 months in Lima. Compared to November: 5 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

10 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

muggy at times

17°

Sea

19°C

cool, invigorating

Daylight

12.7h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 37

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Lima is February (8.4/10), 0.3 pt higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Lima is paradoxical: capital of one of the world's sunniest countries (the south), but itself in a coastal fog belt (the garúa ) for five months a year. No significant rain ever.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Peru

🗣️LanguageSpanish

💶CurrencyPeruvian Sol (S/)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trendData unavailable

🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 26°C

❄️Coolest monthAugust · 18°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 18%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Lima ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Peru

Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.4 → 7.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

12.05°S · 77.04°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Lima?

February is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 5.9h of sunshine and 14.0% rainy days. The months of February & April offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Lima get in February?

Lima averages 5.9 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.

What is the rainiest month in Lima?

August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Lima in February?

In February, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.

Is Lima good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Lima scores 7.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 7.9/10.

When should you avoid Lima?

August is the most difficult month to visit Lima, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Lima in December?

In December, the sea averages 19°C in Lima: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in Lima in December?

The average UV index reaches 10 in December in Lima (very high), with about 12.7h of daylight. Protection essential.