Climate Insights for Lima

The climate in Lima is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 161mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 26mm 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.

Lima has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 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 3°C between highs and lows.

Lima is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 26mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 4mm. That's 22mm less than March, 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Lima, which began on June 21, 2026. Lima is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 16°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 54 days from now.

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 13mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.