Weather & climate · Lima

Best Time to Visit Peru

January to December

The best time to visit Peru is January to December, when daytime highs in Lima are around 21–23°C. March is the warmest month (23°C by day), July the coldest (12°C at night).

23°C

Warmest: March

12°C

Coldest nights: July

24 mm

Rain per year

5 mm

Wettest: February

Peru weather by month

Jan23°C16°C3 mm
Feb23°C17°C5 mm
Mar23°C17°C4 mm
Apr23°C16°C1 mm
May22°C14°C1 mm
Jun22°C13°C1 mm
Jul21°C12°C1 mm
Aug21°C13°C1 mm
Sep22°C13°C1 mm
Oct21°C14°C1 mm
Nov22°C14°C2 mm
Dec22°C15°C3 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	23°C	16°C	3 mm	75%	65%	Best time
February	23°C	17°C	5 mm	76%	66%	Best time
March	23°C	17°C	4 mm	74%	59%	Best time
April	23°C	16°C	1 mm	71%	46%	Best time
May	22°C	14°C	1 mm	67%	61%	Best time
June	22°C	13°C	1 mm	66%	86%	Best time
July	21°C	12°C	1 mm	64%	94%	Best time
August	21°C	13°C	1 mm	61%	95%	Best time
September	22°C	13°C	1 mm	61%	90%	Best time
October	21°C	14°C	1 mm	63%	82%	Best time
November	22°C	14°C	2 mm	67%	77%	Best time
December	22°C	15°C	3 mm	72%	75%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Lima (-12.05, -77.05). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Peru have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Peru?

January to December. The best time to visit Peru is January to December, when daytime highs in Lima are around 21–23°C. March is the warmest month (23°C by day), July the coldest (12°C at night).

What is the hottest month in Peru?

March, with average highs of 23°C in Lima.

What is the coldest month in Peru?

July, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 21°C.

What is the rainiest month in Peru?

February with about 5 mm; April is the driest (1 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Peru?

July is the least comfortable month on average: 21°C by day and 1 mm of rain.

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