Lima climate
Peru
Lima climate can look simple on averages, but travel comfort is often driven by humidity, wind, and rain.
It helps to scan the year-round pattern for Lima before zooming into one month.
Climate facts
Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
Avg low 18–20°C / high 25–28°C · Very low
Apr · May · Oct · Nov
Avg low 15–18°C / high 21–25°C · Low (mist possible)
Apr · May · Oct · Nov
Avg low 15–18°C / high 21–25°C · Low (mist possible)
Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Avg low 13–16°C / high 18–21°C · Low (mist/drizzle)
How it tends to feel for travel
For travel, what you remember is often variability (rain patterns, humidity, daily swings), not the average.
When it tends to fit
- • Once you see the year-round pattern, it’s easier to judge whether a month fits your style.
- • If you revisit the city, separating “seasonal itineraries” can save a lot of planning time.
- • In humidity- or rain-driven cities, adjusting the indoor/outdoor ratio can change comfort a lot.
When it may not fit
- • If you rely only on averages, you may be surprised by variability (squalls, wind, indoor AC).
- • In monsoon-like periods, the more your itinerary depends on outdoor walking, the higher the risk.
Outfit notes
This connects climate patterns to packing—without over-interpreting.
- • 🧩 Key idea: Lima comfort is less about extreme heat/rain and more about **garúa (mist), coastal breeze, and damp air**. One light jacket changes the whole trip.
- • 🌫️ Garúa season (roughly Jun–Sep): you may not see heavy rain, but you can feel slightly damp. A windbreaker/light jacket and water-resistant shoes help.
- • 🌬️ Coastal breeze: Miraflores cliffs and Barranco can cool down quickly, especially after sunset—carry a thin layer.
The same numbers can still feel different depending on how you travel.
Explore Lima
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.