Lima, Peru Weather
Lima hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 71°F (22°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical September high of 67°F (19°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lima weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Lima looks sunny, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 62°. Rain is unlikely (10% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 13 (extreme).
Lima 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lima
With 2.8 inches (71 mm) of annual precipitation, Lima is one of the drier places we cover. March is the wettest month it gets, at 22 mm (0.9 in), and the year runs between 66°F (19°C) and 78°F (26°C) by day.
Lima weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 78°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 84°F (29°C) high · 51°F (11°C) low
- Wettest month: March (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert
- Annual swing: 7°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 5°C
- Average humidity: 82%
Temperatures through the year
March is the wettest month at 22 mm (0.9 in) over 7 days; July is the driest. August sits at the other end of the year: 66°F (19°C) by day, 58°F (14°C) at night. At its warmest, in February, Lima runs to 78°F (26°C) in the afternoon and back to 70°F (21°C) by dawn. 11 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running April through February.
Rain, sun and snow
Between the average February and the average August lie 7°C, a narrower spread than about 81% of the cities we track. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 84°F (29°C) and the lowest daily minimum 51°F (11°C).
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Through spring, Lima brings comfortable warmth: 68°F (20°C) by day, 60°F (15°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 6 mm (0.2 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
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 comes on about 11 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Fall (March through May)
Through fall, Lima is pleasantly warm: 74°F (24°C) by day, 66°F (19°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 8 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Winter (June through August)
Through winter, Lima stays on the cool side of mild: 67°F (19°C) by day, 59°F (15°C) after dark, and precipitation is essentially absent. Daylight is generous - around 10.2 hours of sun a day.
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% |