Climate of Lima, Lima, Peru
Point-value climate at Lima (Lima, Peru). Population approximately 8,012,000.
Located in Lima, Peru, Lima has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 8,012,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in August to 23°C / 73.4°F in February, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (October) to 4 mm / 0.2 in (June) — about 29 mm / 1.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Peru, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lima's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3°C72.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 23°C73.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 22.6°C72.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 21°C69.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.4°C63.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.6°C61.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.2°C61.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16.6°C61.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.5°C63.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.7°C65.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.7°C69.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lima?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Lima's warmest month is February at an average of 23°C / 73.4°F, and its driest month is October with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lima?
Lima, in Lima, Peru, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in August to 23°C / 73.4°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 29 mm / 1.1 in, with the wettest month being June (4 mm / 0.2 in) and the driest October (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Lima in February?
The average temperature in Lima in February is 23°C / 73.4°F, with rainfall of about 2 mm / 0.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lima?
The driest month in Lima is October, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Lima?
The wettest month in Lima is June, with approximately 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall.