Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Lima
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Lima are April, May, January — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Lima (152 m elevation).
Month by month
Lima weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C / 75°F | 1.7 | 96 | Best |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 1.8 | 94 | |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 2.5 | 93 | |
| April | 23.3°C / 74°F | 0.5 | 99 | Best |
| May | 20.8°C / 69°F | 0 | 97 | Best |
| June | 19.3°C / 67°F | 0.2 | 92 | |
| July | 18.7°C / 66°F | 0 | 89 | |
| August | 18.4°C / 65°F | 0 | 88 | |
| September | 18.5°C / 65°F | 0.2 | 88 | |
| October | 19.2°C / 67°F | 0 | 92 | |
| November | 20.4°C / 69°F | 0.2 | 96 | Shoulder |
| December | 22.1°C / 72°F | 2.3 | 95 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Lima timing questions
What is the best month to visit Lima?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are April, May, and January, with April scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Lima?
February, with an average daily high of 25°C (77°F).
What is the rainiest month in Lima?
March, averaging 2.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Lima?
November — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.