The weather in May in Lima
It's pleasantly warm in May in Lima with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 11°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Lima. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Lima, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2016, Lima reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 56 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Lima
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lima. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Lima | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 22°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 23°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 56 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 9 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Lima with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Lima is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Lima, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Lima
Temperature in May in Lima over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in Lima
Total precipitation in May in Lima over the years
Daily UV index in May in Lima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Lima, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.