Best Time To Visit Lima
A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and travel conditions in Lima, Peru.
About Lima
Lima is South America's food capital: Central and Maido's world-top-ten tables, ceviche at its birthplace, the cliff-top Miraflores malecón over the Pacific, the colonial center's catacombs, and paragliders drifting off the Costa Verde. Every Cusco trip should land here first.
Monthly weather guide
The table below shows general climate patterns derived from Lima's latitude and climate zone. These are not real-time forecasts — for current conditions, use the AI planner which pulls live data from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Notes | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| February | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| March | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| April | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| May | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| June | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| July | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| August | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| September | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| October | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| November | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| December | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
Best months to visit
December to April is Lima's summer — warm and sunny on the coast. May–November is the grey garúa season, mild but overcast.
Current live conditions: Warm summer days — malecón walks and ceviche lunches.
Shoulder season (also good)
Shoulder months offer fewer crowds and lower prices while weather remains acceptable.
Months to avoid
These months typically bring challenging weather (extreme heat, heavy rain, or cold). If you must travel during this period, plan indoor activities and check forecasts closer to your date.
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