January
Best time
26°C / 19°C
1 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 26°C / 79°F)
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
Best time to visit Lima
Lima, Peru — ranked month by month from data: temperature, rainfall, snow, and peak hazard seasons. The standouts: January, February, March.
About Lima
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru.
— condensed from Wikipedia
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Food capital of South America, no debate. Miraflores and Barranco for walking, Pueblo Libre for the museums. Stick to bottled water; the ceviche is worth the trip.
— how Lima really feels, in two sentences
Best months to visit
February
Best time
27°C / 20°C
1 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 27°C / 81°F)
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
March
Best time
26°C / 19°C
1 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 26°C / 79°F)
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
April
Best time
24°C / 17°C
1 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 24°C / 75°F)
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
November
Best time
23°C / 16°C
1 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 23°C / 73°F)
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
December
Best time
25°C / 18°C
1 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 25°C / 77°F)
- very low rainfall (only 1 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
May
Best time
22°C / 16°C
2 rain days
warm, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 22°C / 72°F)
- very low rainfall (only 2 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
June
Best time
19°C / 15°C
2 rain days
mild, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 19°C / 66°F)
- very low rainfall (only 2 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
July
Best time
19°C / 15°C
2 rain days
mild, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 19°C / 66°F)
- very low rainfall (only 2 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
August
Best time
19°C / 14°C
2 rain days
mild, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 19°C / 66°F)
- very low rainfall (only 2 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
September
Best time
19°C / 15°C
2 rain days
mild, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 19°C / 66°F)
- very low rainfall (only 2 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
October
Best time
21°C / 15°C
2 rain days
mild, dry
- comfortable temperatures (avg high 21°C / 70°F)
- very low rainfall (only 2 rain days)
- warm evenings without humidity overload
How we ranked these
Each month is scored on temperature comfort (18–27°C avg high is the sweet spot), rainfall (more rain days = lower score), snow days, and peak hazard seasons (hurricanes, monsoons, etc.). Green-tier months are within ideal range with no major issues. Yellow are workable but with trade-offs. Red has at least one significant problem — extreme heat or cold, heavy rain, or peak storm season.
On-the-ground reality — Lima
The practical stuff most travel sites won't say plainly. Use this to set expectations before you book.
❌ Tap water
Bottled only
🚶 Walkability
Good
🛡 Safety
Moderate
🚕 Ride-hailing
Widely available
🗣 English
40% transactable
On the ground: Miraflores and Barranco are walkable and safe. Food scene is world-class. Stick to bottled water.
🇪🇸 Spanish survival phrases
The 16 phrases that will earn you smiles, food, and help when you need it. English-speaking travellers — start with the first 4 and add the rest as needed.
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syas
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Yes / No
Sí / No
see / no
Excuse me
Perdón
pair-DOHN
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blas een-GLAYS
I don't understand
No entiendo
no en-TYEN-doh
How much?
¿Cuánto cuesta?
KWAN-toh KWES-tah
The bill, please
La cuenta, por favor
lah KWEN-tah, por fah-VOR
Water
Agua
AH-gwah
Where is…?
¿Dónde está…?
DOHN-day es-TAH
Bathroom
Baño
BAH-nyo
Help!
¡Ayuda!
ah-YOO-dah
Call the police
Llame a la policía
YAH-meh ah lah po-lee-SEE-ah
I need a doctor
Necesito un médico
neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh
I'm allergic to…
Soy alérgico a…
soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh ah
Pronunciations are rough English approximations — they'll get you understood, even if your tones aren't perfect.
What does Lima cost?
Estimated daily budgets per person across three travel tiers. Use these as rough starting points — actual spend varies with season and neighborhood.
| Per person per day | 🎒 Budget | 🏨 Mid-range | 🥂 Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging | $22 | $85 | $260 |
| Food | $13 | $35 | $110 |
| Transit | $4 | $9 | $35 |
| Activities | $14 | $32 | $80 |
| Daily total | $53 | $161 | $485 |
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Estimated trip cost
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Estimates as of 2025-2026, in USD per person per day. Excludes long-haul flights.