Lima Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Lima has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 25°C / 77°F in February, the warmest month, and drop to 19°C / 65°F in August, the coldest. Overnight lows in August average 14°C / 58°F. Lima receives about 49 mm of rain a year across roughly 12 wet days, with February the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Lima
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 20°C / 67°F | 7 mm | 2 |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 21°C / 69°F | 16 mm | 4 |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 69°F | 11 mm | 4 |
| April | 23°C / 74°F | 19°C / 66°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 17°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| June | 20°C / 67°F | 15°C / 59°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 58°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 14°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 15°C / 59°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 16°C / 61°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 8 mm | 2 |
Best time to visit Lima
July, May, October offer the most comfortable weather in Lima: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — July averages 19°C (66°F); May averages 21°C (69°F); October averages 19°C (67°F).
Lima climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Lima?
- February is the hottest month in Lima, with average daytime highs of 25°C / 77°F and overnight lows of 21°C / 69°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Lima?
- August is the coldest month in Lima, with average highs of 19°C / 65°F and lows of 14°C / 58°F.
- How much rain does Lima get a year?
- Lima receives about 49 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 12 wet days. February is the wettest month (16 mm on average) and July the driest (0 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Lima?
- July, May, October are the most comfortable months in Lima: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
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See live weather in Lima →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Lima weather page.