Lima weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Lima weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 21°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lima in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 21°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: May is honestly perfect for Lima if you prefer mild weather without summer crowds. You'll get crisp, dry days averaging 17–21°C with over 10 hours of sunshine—ideal for exploring colonial architecture and coastal neighborhoods. The sea's still swimmable at 19°C, though most travelers bring a light layer for cool evenings.

By trip type

Lima in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Lima. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 May, Lima averages 21°C, 0% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

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