Lima weather in January (Provincia de Lima, Peru)
Planning a trip to Lima in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Lima the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.
Lima in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.
The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lima climate page with graphs.
Lima, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
20°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Water Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
6%
Precipitation
21 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
82%
Windspeed
11 km/h
Sunshine
178 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Peru in January
Find out more about the weather in Peru in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Lima in January?
For visitors traveling to Lima, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lima.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
