Tomorrow in Lima looks
sunny, with a high of 74°
and an overnight low of 66°.
Rain is unlikely (10% chance).
Winds top out near 10 mph,
and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Lima has a hot desert climate.
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°,
and August the coldest, when nights fall to around 58°.
March brings the most rain, on about 7 days,
while April is the sunniest, with 11.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 20 days.
January to June is the sweet spot for Lima - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 74°F (24°C) in the afternoon and around 3 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
When is Lima at its coldest?
August, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 58°F (14°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 51°F (11°C).
Is Lima a wet city?
2.8 inches (71 mm) a year across 20 wet days - less than 99% of the cities we cover.
What is the average temperature in Lima?
67°F (19°C) across all twelve months - about 71°F (22°C) by day and 63°F (17°C) after dark.
How many rainy days does Lima get in a year?
About 20 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 2.8 inches (71 mm). That works out at roughly 3.5 mm on an average wet day.
What is the rainiest month in Lima?
March, at 22 mm (0.9 in) over about 7 days. July is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Is there snow in Lima?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Lima shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Lima at its hottest?
February, averaging 78°F (26°C) by day and 70°F (21°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 84°F (29°C).