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Climate in Lima

Lima, Peru has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 29°C and the city receives roughly 149 mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days a year, with around 3583 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 40.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 17.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Desert
Comfort score
45/100

Climate overview

Lima, Peru has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 29°C and the city receives roughly 149 mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days a year, with around 3583 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 40.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 17.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Lima is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average29°C
  • Warmest monthJan (40.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (17.7°C)
  • Comfort score45/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Lima receives about 149 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 16 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Lima sees an estimated 3583 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Lima monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan40.4°C25.4°C6 mm1326 h
Feb39.9°C24.9°C7 mm1323 h
Mar38.5°C23.5°C10 mm1314 h
Apr36.5°C21.5°C15 mm1303 h
May34.6°C19.6°C16 mm2279 h
Jun33.2°C18.2°C17 mm2270 h
Jul32.7°C17.7°C17 mm2267 h
Aug33.2°C18.2°C16 mm2270 h
Sep34.6°C19.6°C15 mm1291 h
Oct36.5°C21.5°C13 mm1303 h
Nov38.5°C23.5°C10 mm1314 h
Dec39.9°C24.9°C7 mm1323 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lima are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    40°C / 25°C

    20 mm rain

  • Autumn

    37°C / 22°C

    41 mm rain

  • Winter

    33°C / 18°C

    50 mm rain

  • Spring

    37°C / 22°C

    38 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Lima has a climate comfort score of 45/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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