January in Lima — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.4/10January averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lima at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
February in Lima — one of the year's strongest windows (12th)
Best window · 9.1/10February averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 daylight hours.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lima (12th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
March is one of the strongest months in Lima (7th)
Best window · 9.2/10At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in March, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lima at 9.2/10 (7th of 12), just behind January at 9.4/10.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
April is one of the strongest months in Lima (4th)
Best window · 9.3/10April averages 21°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lima (4th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
May in Lima — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
Best window · 9.2/10Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lima at 9.2/10 (8th of 12), just behind January at 9.4/10.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
June is one of the strongest months in Lima (9th)
Best window · 9.2/10June averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lima (9th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
July in Lima — one of the year's strongest windows (10th)
Best window · 9.2/10July averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lima (10th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
August ranks 11th of 12 for Lima — one of the best windows
Best window · 9.2/10Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lima at 9.2/10 (11th of 12), just behind January at 9.4/10.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
September ranks 5th of 12 for Lima — one of the best windows
Best window · 9.3/10Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lima at 9.3/10 (5th of 12), just behind January at 9.4/10.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
October is one of the strongest months in Lima (6th)
Best window · 9.3/10October averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lima (6th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
November in Lima — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Best window · 9.4/10November averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lima (2nd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Lima — one of the best windows
Best window · 9.4/10At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lima at 9.4/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.4/10.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
