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

Month summary

Lima weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

57°F – 66°F

🌧 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 : █████░░░░░ 66°F

☀️ 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

Autumn in Lima is often underrated: 19°F, 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	68°F	75°F	11%	0.0in	11.5h	8.6/10
☀️ February	70°F	79°F	14%	0.0in	11.1h	8.8/10
☀️ March	70°F	77°F	18%	0.0in	11.2h	8.5/10
🌤️ April	66°F	73°F	4%	0.0in	11.4h	8.6/10
🌤️ May	63°F	70°F	0%	0.0in	10.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ June	59°F	66°F	0%	0.0in	10.4h	7.8/10
🌤️ July	57°F	66°F	0%	0.0in	10.7h	7.8/10
🌤️ August	57°F	64°F	0%	0.0in	10.4h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	57°F	66°F	0%	0.0in	11.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ October	59°F	68°F	2%	0.0in	11.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ November	61°F	70°F	1%	0.0in	11.3h	8.3/10
🌤️ December	64°F	72°F	6%	0.0in	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 66°F, 0% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10. See methodology →

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