Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Lima, Peru Average Monthly Weather
Weather score59Good annual avg
Best months: February, March, January
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 22°C, sunshine averages 4.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 17mm. Sea temperatures average 19°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
17mm
Annual total
Sun
4.1h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
59
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lima, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October20°C average high
October is on the cooler side of Lima's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October1mm average rain
October is close to Lima's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October3.1 hours average sun
October is below Lima's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October17°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October49 weather score
October scores below Lima's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
