Visit Lima in February? Score 8.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Lima weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

14% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lima in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 14%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: February is genuinely Lima's sweet spot—warm but not scorching, with mild 21–26°C days perfect for exploring without melting. You'll get reliable sunshine (11+ hours daily) and barely any rain, so pack light layers and sunscreen rather than an umbrella. The sea's a pleasant 23°C if you're keen on beach time, making this ideal for travelers who want perfect weather without the extreme summer heat or winter crowds.

By trip type

Lima in February by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Lima enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ 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 February, Lima averages 26°C, 14% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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