Climate in Lima — Annual Weather Overview
Lima has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is March (average high 24.8°C) and the coolest is August (18.5°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 6.3°C between the warmest and coolest months. Rainfall is very low at around 48mm a year — March sees the most at 12.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.5 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 19.3°C, 4mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 23.5°C, 29mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 23.0°C, 15mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 19.0°C, 2mm rain.
Lima — Monthly Temperatures
Lima — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Lima stays reasonable all year.
Lima weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7°C | 19.5°C | 8.7mm | 11.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| February | 24.6°C | 20.2°C | 10.2mm | 10.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 24.8°C | 20.4°C | 12.8mm | 11.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| April | 23.2°C | 18.8°C | 0.8mm | 11.1h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.9°C | 16.6°C | 0.9mm | 10.1h | 0 | 10/10 |
| June | 19.5°C | 15.3°C | 0.6mm | 9.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| July | 18.9°C | 14.4°C | 0.5mm | 10.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 18.5°C | 14.2°C | 0.4mm | 9.8h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 18.5°C | 14.2°C | 1.5mm | 10.3h | 0 | 10/10 |
| October | 19.1°C | 14.8°C | 0.8mm | 10.4h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 20.2°C | 15.8°C | 1.4mm | 10.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| December | 22.1°C | 17.9°C | 9.8mm | 10.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Lima have?
Lima has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 18.5°C in August to 24.8°C in March.
What is the hottest month in Lima?
March is the hottest month in Lima, with average highs of 24.8°C and lows of 20.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Lima?
August is the coolest month, with average highs of 18.5°C and lows of 14.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Lima?
March is the wettest month, averaging 12.8mm of rainfall over around 4 rainy days.
How much rain does Lima get per year?
Lima receives around 48mm of rain per year. The driest month is August (0.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.