Best time to visit Lima

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When is the best time to visit Lima?

The best time to visit Lima is February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lima26
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lima27
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lima26
    Mar
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lima25
    Apr
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lima22
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lima20
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lima19
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lima18
    Aug
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lima19
    Sep
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lima20
    Oct
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lima22
    Nov
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lima24
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Lima?

The hottest time of year in Lima is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Lima?

It never rains much in Lima but August usually has the most rain with an average of 3mm. There are normally 2 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lima?

The sunniest time of year in Lima is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lima?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Lima in February when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

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The weather guide for Peru (Lima) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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