PE Lima · Winter

Lima in December
what's the weather like?

Good window in December — February is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -12.05°N 77.04°W
72°FMax temperature
6%Rainy days
11.1hSunshine / day

Lima weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 72°F
🌧 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°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 6%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F
☀️ 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

Even in winter, Lima enjoys 22°F. 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 °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January68°F75°F11%0.0in11.5h8.6/10
☀️ February70°F79°F14%0.0in11.1h8.8/10
☀️ March70°F77°F18%0.0in11.2h8.5/10
🌤️ April66°F73°F4%0.0in11.4h8.6/10
🌤️ May63°F70°F0%0.0in10.8h8.2/10
🌤️ June59°F66°F0%0.0in10.4h7.8/10
🌤️ July57°F66°F0%0.0in10.7h7.8/10
🌤️ August57°F64°F0%0.0in10.4h7.6/10
🌤️ September57°F66°F0%0.0in11.0h7.9/10
🌤️ October59°F68°F2%0.0in11.0h8.0/10
🌤️ November61°F70°F1%0.0in11.3h8.3/10
🌤️ December64°F72°F6%0.0in11.1h8.4/10
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 72°F, 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 72°F, 11.1h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lima in December?
With 72°F and 11.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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