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PeruThe climate of Lima
The current climate in Lima features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lima, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lima in recent years was 34°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in June 2021.
Rainfall amount
On average, Lima receives 1061 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Lima?
The best time to visit Lima for sunny weather is January and May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lima. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lima
The climate table of Lima shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 204 | 171 | 126 | 56 | 16 | 12 | 9,5 | 42 | 79 | 106 | 129 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lima, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lima
Yearly Temperature in Lima
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lima, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lima
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lima
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lima, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lima
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Average weather in Lima by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.