Visit Lima in September? Score 7.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Lima weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

14°C – 19°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lima in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 19°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: September in Lima is absolutely delightful—mild temperatures in the mid-teens feel crisp and refreshing, perfect for exploring the city without heat exhaustion. You'll enjoy abundant sunshine with minimal rain, ideal for museum hopping and coastal walks. The calm seas make it great for beach lovers, though water's a touch cool for swimming unless you're bold!

By trip type

Lima in September by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Lima is often underrated: 19°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. 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 September, Lima averages 19°C, 0% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10. See methodology →

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