PE Lima · Winter

Lima weather
in December

Lima in December: solid, though February remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -12.05°N 77.04°W
22°CMax temperature
6%Rainy days
11.1hSunshine / day

Lima weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.8/10)

Should you visit Lima in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 6%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: December in Lima is absolutely gorgeous—think mild, sunny days perfect for exploring without sweating through your shirt. You'll get consistent sunshine (11+ hours daily), almost zero rain, and that refreshing Pacific breeze keeping things comfortable. The sea's warm enough for a quick dip if you're into it, making this ideal for anyone who hates extreme heat but loves outdoor wandering.

Lima in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Lima enjoys 22°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Lima

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January20°C24°C11%0.411.5h8.6/10
☀️ February21°C26°C14%0.511.1h8.8/10
☀️ March21°C25°C18%0.611.2h8.5/10
🌤️ April19°C23°C4%0.111.4h8.6/10
🌤️ May17°C21°C0%0.010.8h8.2/10
🌤️ June15°C19°C0%0.010.4h7.8/10
🌤️ July14°C19°C0%0.010.7h7.8/10
🌤️ August14°C18°C0%0.010.4h7.6/10
🌤️ September14°C19°C0%0.111.0h7.9/10
🌤️ October15°C20°C2%0.111.0h8.0/10
🌤️ November16°C21°C1%0.011.3h8.3/10
🌤️ December18°C22°C6%0.311.1h8.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Lima averages 22°C, 6% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

December vs February (best month)

The best month is February (score 8.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Lima in December

Is December a good time to visit Lima?
December is an excellent time to visit Lima (score 8.4/10). With 22°C, 11.1h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lima in December?
With 22°C and 11.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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