When to go to Lima
January - February
This is summer holiday season in Lima; the city enjoys warm sunny days and limeños take advantage with trips to the beach and al fresco dining.
26°C Average max daytime temperature
19°C Average min nighttime temperature
7 days per season rainfall
Moderate humidity
March - April
Pleasant temperatures and sunshine persist; there may be odd bits of cloud or early morning fog on cooler days.
26°C Average max daytime temperature
18°C Average min nighttime temperature
5 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
May - June
May marks the transition to the cooler, cloudier, more humid months. A cold Pacific current puts the kibosh on the tropical climate you might expect and a chilly mist (garúa) hovers over the city from May to October.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
15°C Average min nighttime temperature
2 days per season rainfall
None humidity
July - Augusy
These are amongst the coolest months of the year; temperatures are relatively mild and rain unlikely, but days are largely cloudy and the ever present mist can deposit moisture on the ground.
19°C Average max daytime temperature
14°C Average min nighttime temperature
2 days per season rainfall
None humidity
September - October
Days remain temperate, but the cloud and mist can give the air a chilly feel, particularly in the early mornings.
19°C Average max daytime temperature
14°C Average min nighttime temperature
4 days per season rainfall
None humidity
November - December
November sees temperatures increase, burning off the mist and marking the welcome return of the sun. Summer builds throughout December.
23°C Average max daytime temperature
16°C Average min nighttime temperature
4 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
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