Lima, Peru Weather

Lima,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 994 hPa

Feel like: 24 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 93%

Wind: SSE - 6 km/h

Visibility: 22.98 km

Weather forecast

Mon
19 Jan
21°C / 24°C
Overcast
Tue
20 Jan
21°C / 23°C
Overcast
Wed
21 Jan
22°C / 24°C
Overcast
Thu
22 Jan
21°C / 27°C
Fog
Fri
23 Jan
22°C / 27°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
02:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 15 km/h
03:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 11 km/h
04:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
94% 14 km/h
05:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
94% 14 km/h
06:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 11 km/h
07:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 8 km/h
08:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 7 km/h
09:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 6 km/h
10:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 3 km/h
11:00 AM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 2 km/h
12:00 PM
20° / 21°
20° / 21°
Overcast
93% 3 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 23.93°C
  • Average low 20.97°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (22 January 2026)
  • Coldest day 18°C (01 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 82.77%
  • Days with precipitation 18 days
  • Highest precipitation 15 mm (11 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 23°C
  • Min: 21°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Lima over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Lima in the coming days

Rainfall in Lima in the coming days

Lima Climate Summary

Lima features a Subtropical desert (Köppen classification: BWh), with an average annual temperature of 20.82ºC (69.48ºF), which is about 3.19% higher than the national average for Peru. Annually, the city experiences approximately 2.1 millimeters (0.08 inches) of rainfall, spread across 6.18 rainy days, accounting for 1.69% of the year.

Longitude -12.0463731
Latitude -77.042754
Yearly high temperature 22.99ºC (73.38ºF)
Yearly low temperature 17.11ºC (62.8ºF)
Hottest month February 26.3ºC (79.34ºF)
Coldest month August 14.39ºC (57.9ºF)
Yearly precip 2.1mm (0.08in)
Days with rainfall 6.18 days (1.69%)
Driest month August (75.74%)
Wettest month February (76.02%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 25.34° / 19.2° 0.82 days
February 26.3° / 20.62° 2.73 days
March 25.95° / 20.37° 1.82 days
April 24.55° / 18.85° 0.27 days
May 23.12° / 17.56° 0.0 days
June 21.74° / 16.2° 0.0 days
July 20.8° / 15.01° 0.0 days
August 20.35° / 14.39° 0.0 days
September 20.8° / 14.7° 0.0 days
October 21.44° / 15.01° 0.18 days
November 22.16° / 15.82° 0.0 days
December 23.36° / 17.58° 0.36 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Lima?

February has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 26.3ºC) and August are the coolest (daily mean of 14.39ºC).

2. What should I wear in Lima today?

For today's warm weather in Lima, with temperatures between 21ºC to 24ºC (69.8ºF to 75.2ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Shorts or lightweight trousers
- Light, breathable socks
- T-shirt or short-sleeve blouse
- Sunglasses

Temperature

Early
20°C / 21°C
Morning
20°C / 21°C
Afternoon
20°C / 23°C
Evening
21°C / 23°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 447
  • CO 402
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 21
  • O3 23
  • PM10 25
  • PM25 14
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,455

Sunrise / Sunset

10:56
23:40