Weather in Lima

Best time to visit

Situated near the Pacific Ocean, Lima has a mild desert climate with only two seasons: summer and winter.

May to October is considered the winter season when Lima's days are typically engulfed in a hazy covering of coastal mist or fog. The overall effect can be quite grey, but temperatures are still pretty mild. August is often the coldest month with a daily mean of 16°C (61°F), which is still comfortably warm to many people, though the persistent morning drizzle may drive tourists away.

October is a culturally interesting time as Lima celebrates its patron saint, Our Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros). Many devotees come to participate in the annual procession which is one of the biggest in the world.

Lima is lovely from November to April, the summer season, with temperatures fluctuate between 16°C (61°F) and 27°C (81°F). Many visitors are drawn to the summer sunsets. Known as "cielo de brujas" (sky of witches), the evening skies burn with brilliant shades of red and orange.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
1
5
°C
0mm
4
sse
83%
1,015mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
3
°C
0mm
2
sw
83%
1,016mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
4
°C
0mm
6
s
78%
1,016mb
Good
Wed
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
0mm
5
s
88%
1,016mb
Good
Thu
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
5
°C
0mm
4
s
82%
1,017mb
Good
Fri
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
0mm
8
sse
83%
1,017mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
0mm
6
s
86%
1,016mb
Good
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
1
8
°C
0mm
2
wsw
80%
1,016mb
Good
Mon
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
7
°C
0mm
7
s
81%
1,016mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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