Best Time to Visit Lima: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Lima: September, August, July, June.
- Best months for Lima: September, August, July, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, April, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 3.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -6°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 4°C | -5°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 87 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 110 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 22°C | 12°C | 107 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 27°C | 18°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 67 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 18°C | 8°C | 72 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 10°C | 2°C | 78 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 4°C | -3°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lima?
The best months are September, August, July, June.
When is the rainy season in Lima?
The wettest months are May, April, June.