Lima weather
World cities · Peru · 12.05°S 77.04°W
Lima, in Peru, has its warmest weather in February, when daytime temperatures average 25°C, while August nights are the coldest at around 14.1°C. The city sees roughly 49mm of rain a year; December is normally the wettest month and July the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.1° | 19.8° | 8mm | 2 |
| Feb | 25° | 20.6° | 10mm | 3 |
| Mar | 25° | 20.5° | 11mm | 4 |
| Apr | 23.3° | 18.9° | 1mm | 0 |
| May | 20.8° | 16.5° | 1mm | 0 |
| Jun | 19.3° | 15.1° | 1mm | 0 |
| Jul | 18.7° | 14.3° | 0mm | 0 |
| Aug | 18.4° | 14.1° | 1mm | 0 |
| Sep | 18.5° | 14.1° | 1mm | 0 |
| Oct | 19.2° | 14.8° | 1mm | 0 |
| Nov | 20.4° | 16° | 2mm | 0 |
| Dec | 22.1° | 17.9° | 12mm | 2 |
Seasons in Lima
Spring (September–November). Daytime highs in Lima climb from 18.5°C in September to 20.4°C by November, while nights ease from 14.1°C to 16°C. The season brings around 4mm of rain in total.
Summer (December–February). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 23.7°C, peaking in February at 25°C. January is usually the driest of the summer months (8mm over ~2 rainy days). Around the December solstice, Lima gets roughly 12.7 hours of daylight.
Autumn (March–May). Daytime temperatures fall from 25°C in March to 20.8°C by May, with around 13mm of rain across the season.
Winter (June–August). Nights average 14.5°C, with August the coldest month (average low 14.1°C, daytime high 18.4°C). Expect about 0 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 11.3 hours of daylight in mid-June.
How Lima compares
| Lima | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 49mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 11 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 23.7°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 14.5°C | 3.4°C |
Lima is about 95% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Lima weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Lima?
February is typically the warmest month in Lima, with average daytime highs of 25°C. Summer afternoons (December–February) average around 23.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Lima?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 12mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days. July is typically the driest (0mm).
How much does it rain in Lima per year?
Lima receives roughly 49mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 11 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Lima?
Winter nights (June–August) in Lima average around 14.5°C, with August typically the coldest month (average low 14.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Lima for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Lima. January is typically the driest of the warm months (8mm of rain), while February is the warmest, averaging 25°C by day — and near the December solstice there are around 13 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Lima's weather compare with the UK?
Lima receives 49mm of rain a year, about 95% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 23.7°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 14.5°C versus 3.4°C.