Average Monthly Sunshine in Lima

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lima varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, reaches an impressive 185 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1238 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lima. While April receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.

Lima’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lima enjoys an average of 1238 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

February, Lima’s wettest month, receives 31 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lima Precipitation page.