Best Time to Visit Lima, Lima, Peru
Lima is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Lima for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August–May; the wetter half falls in June–July. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in August to 23°C / 73.4°F in February, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (October) to 4 mm / 0.2 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lima, Lima, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lima's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When is the best time to visit Lima?
The best time to visit Lima for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 23°C / 73.4°F, and the driest is October with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lima's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lima?
The rainy season at Lima, Lima runs through June–July, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is June (4 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the driest month in Lima?
The driest month in Lima is October, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lima?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lima — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 4 mm / 0.2 in in June, and the coldest month averages 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
Is Lima climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lima figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Peru figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lima specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.