Lima, Peru Weather
Lima hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 71°F (21°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 66°F (19°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lima weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Lima looks cloudy, with a high of 68° and an overnight low of 63°. Precipitation chance is modest at 27%. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Lima 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lima
Located in Peru, Lima experiences a hot desert climate with intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. Afternoon temperatures peak near 78°F (26°C) in February and dip to about 66°F (19°C) in August, with around 2.8 inches (71 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Lima weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 78°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Record high: 84°F (29°C) · Record low: 51°F (11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 78°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 70°F (21°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows around 58°F (14°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 84°F (29°C) and dropped as low as 51°F (11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain over 7 days, while July is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Lima brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Lima is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); rain falls on about 11 days over the three months.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Lima brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (24°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); rain falls on about 8 days over the three months.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Lima stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Lima by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 68° | 4 | 0.5 in | 11.1 h/day | 82% |
| February | 78° | 70° | 5 | 0.6 in | 10.8 h/day | 81% |
| March | 78° | 69° | 7 | 0.9 in | 10.9 h/day | 82% |
| April | 75° | 67° | 2 | 0.1 in | 11.2 h/day | 82% |
| May | 71° | 63° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 83% |
| June | 68° | 60° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.1 h/day | 82% |
| July | 67° | 58° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 82% |
| August | 66° | 58° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 82% |
| September | 67° | 58° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 82% |
| October | 68° | 59° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 83% |
| November | 70° | 61° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 81% |
| December | 73° | 65° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 82% |