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Best time to visit Lima: month by month
Short answer
December to April is Lima's sunny summer, with highs of about 22–25°C in the data and warmer spells; June to November brings the grey garúa mist at 19–20°C, but almost no rain. Lima is fine all year, and its winter is the dry season in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°C | 19°C | 3 | high |
| Feb | 24°C | 20°C | 2 | high |
| Mar | 25°C | 20°C | 4 | medium |
| Apr | 23°C | 19°C | 0 | medium |
| May | 21°C | 16°C | 0 | medium |
| Jun | 20°C | 15°C | 0 | medium |
| Jul | 19°C | 15°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 19°C | 14°C | 0 | high |
| Sep | 19°C | 14°C | 0 | medium |
| Oct | 19°C | 15°C | 0 | medium |
| Nov | 20°C | 16°C | 0 | medium |
| Dec | 22°C | 18°C | 2 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Still grey and cool at first, about 19–20°C, with the sun returning gradually in November.
Summer (Dec–Mar)
Sunny and warm, about 22–25°C highs; beach season and busier weekends.
Autumn (Apr–May)
Mild, about 21–23°C, as the skies begin to cloud over.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Grey and humid under the garúa, about 19–20°C highs and 14–15°C lows, with almost no rain.
Events worth planning around
- Fiestas Patrias, Peru's independence days (28–29 July)
- Señor de los Milagros procession, Lima's largest religious event (October)
- Mistura food fair (dates and format vary, check before you go)
When to avoid
There is no bad month, but if grey skies bother you, avoid June to September. Fiestas Patrias in late July brings higher prices and crowded travel.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Lima?
December to April for sunshine; Lima is visitable all year.
What is the garúa?
A grey sea mist covering Lima from about June to November, with cool temperatures but almost no rain.
Does it rain in Lima?
Almost never; most months have no rainy days at all.