Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lima Climate
Lima is a city in Peru (LMA) with a population of about 7,737,002. Its average annual temperature is 19.3°C (67°F), with roughly 26 mm of rain per year.
19.3°C
Avg Temp
26
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Lima Climate
Lima has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F) and receives about 26 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.3°C
Avg Temp
26
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 3 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 1 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 2 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 4 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 4 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 4 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 3 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 1 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 1 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lima
The most comfortable months to visit Lima are typically April, December and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is August (near 13°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lima are typically April, December and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lima, Peru has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C and about 26 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Lima average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.