AI-generatedLima at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 102 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 152 m
Climate in Lima
Lima has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. February is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while August is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Lima is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – January
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:4318:04
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:30–06:11 · evening 17:36–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:22–05:30 · evening 18:17–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Lima in October?
In October, Lima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 21 min05:43 – 18:04
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Lima
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Lima
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Lima, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Lima
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Lima: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lima has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lima
How breezy and how cloudy Lima is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lima typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Lima: mostly cloudy, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Lima
How often the day gets hot in Lima (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lima has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lima
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in August (15°), the warmest in February (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 88 days a year, mostly from January to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 87 | 24° | 19° | 6.3 h | 6 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 25° | 20° | 5.7 h | 9 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 25° | 20° | 5.8 h | 8 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 23° | 18° | 6.9 h | 3 | 7 |
| MayMay | 95 | 21° | 17° | 7.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 20° | 15° | 7.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 19° | 15° | 7.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 19° | 15° | 7.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 20° | 15° | 7.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 20° | 15° | 7.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 21° | 16° | 7.4 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 23° | 18° | 6.6 h | 2 | 6 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.04° S, 77.03° W · 152 m · America/Lima
Best time to visit Lima
The best time to visit Lima is from March to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is February with 32 mm of precipitation.
Lima through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lima in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Lima in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Lima in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Lima in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lima for you.
Your best months: April – May, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lima
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Lima (score 95 and 96). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. August has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 96 |
| Day high | 20° | 19° |
| Night low | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Lima month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January24° · 6 h
In January, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 19 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in January77February25° · 6 h
In February, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 32 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in February81March25° · 6 h
In March, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 26 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in March93April23° · 7 h
In April, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in April95May21° · 7 h
In May, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in May94June20° · 7 h
In June, Lima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in June95July19° · 8 h
In July, Lima is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in July96August19° · 8 h
In August, Lima is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in August95September20° · 8 h
In September, Lima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in September95October20° · 7 h
In October, Lima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in October95November21° · 7 h
In November, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
Lima in November92December23° · 7 h
In December, Lima is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Lima.
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Lima vs. Machu Picchu
In October Lima has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs. 57). During the day Machu Picchu is 1 °C cooler than Lima. Machu Picchu gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Lima | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 30 |
| Best time | Mar – Jan | Jun – Aug |
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Planning a trip to Lima
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lima in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lima has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 89).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 45 min
- Distance
- 10,150 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lima
When is the best time to visit Lima?
The best time to visit Lima is from March to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lima?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 20 °C. August is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Lima?
The wettest month is February with 32 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lima get?
Lima gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.7 hours a day; in February there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima uses the time zone America/Lima, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lima?
A nonstop flight from London to Lima takes about 12 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,150 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Lima?
Lima has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 89). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 90.
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