Lima weather in January [2026]

Month summary

Lima weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

11% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lima in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 11%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.5h/d

Our take: January is Lima's sweet spot—warm but never scorching, with sunshine practically guaranteed and virtually no rain to worry about. The mild 20–24°C temps are perfect for exploring the city without melting, while that 21°C ocean means you can actually enjoy the beach or seaside dining. This is ideal timing if you prefer comfortable weather for walking neighborhoods, museums, and coastal cliffside strolls.

By trip type

Lima in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Lima enjoys 24°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% 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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Annual table

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 January, Lima averages 24°C, 11% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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