PeruThe weather in August in Lima
It's warm in August in Lima with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Looking for great weather? August 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 August 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 33°C in 2018, Lima reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 9,5 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in August for Lima
Click on any day in August 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.
August weather comparison
| Lima | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 9,5 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 4 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lima with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lima is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 August in Lima, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Lima
Temperature in August in Lima over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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 August in Lima
Total precipitation in August in Lima over the years
Daily UV index in August in Lima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August 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.