Lima weather in May (Provincia de Lima, Peru)

Looking to travel to Lima in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Lima the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Lima in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lima climate page with graphs.

 

Lima, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in May

Find out more about the weather in Peru in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lima in May?

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 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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.