Climate Insights for Lima

Urbanización Cercado de Lima, Peru

Hottest
February
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
August
16°C low60°F low
Wettest
February
39 mm rain1.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lima is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 164 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Lima is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Lima is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 6.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.6 in of rainfall. Lima is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 20°FebMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°MarMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 21°AprMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 19°MayMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°JunMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°JulMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 16°AugMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 16°SepMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 16°OctMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°NovMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°DecMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 71°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°F
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Lima has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Lima has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 10mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

Lima is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 164 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 36 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Lima is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.4 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Lima is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Lima is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr21°69°F
May19°66°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Lima is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 14 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lima is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lima based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lima based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C66 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C62 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
19 °C67 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in