When is the best time to visit Lima?

The most comfortable stretch is May to July and October, when average highs run 66 to 70 degrees F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 77 degrees F on average, and August the coolest at 65 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Lima?

March, with roughly 4 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Lima?

July averages 66 degrees F by day and 57 degrees F at night, and January averages 76 degrees F and 68 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Lima?

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Lima: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Lima

The most comfortable months in Lima are May to July and October, with average daytime highs of 66 to 70°F and 0 to 0 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month, averaging 77°F, and August the coolest at 65°F. March sees the most rain, around 4 days, while May is the driest with about 0.

Jan76°68°2 d

Feb77°70°2 d

Mar77°69°4 d

Apr74°66°1 d

May70°62°0 d

Jun67°59°0 d

Jul66°57°0 d

Aug65°57°0 d

Sep65°57°0 d

Oct66°58°0 d

Nov69°61°0 d

Dec72°64°3 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Lima: common questions

When is the best time to visit Lima?: The most comfortable stretch is May to July and October, when average highs run 66 to 70°F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 77°F on average, and August the coolest at 65°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lima?: March, with roughly 4 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Lima?: July averages 66°F by day and 57°F at night, and January averages 76°F and 68°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Lima?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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