May verdict

Peru in May

Weather score58Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Lima, Peru, Peru travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

34mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

58

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May is close to Peru's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May34mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Peru's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsMay to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May6.8 hours average sun

May is close to Peru's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsApril to August and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May9°C average sea

May is close to Peru's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to May and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May58 weather score

May is close to Peru's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.

Best weather monthsAll year

The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.

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