Lima Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru is 22°C (72°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lima compares to cities worldwide.

With minimal seasonal shifts, Lima experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February to a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August. At night, temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in February to 15°C (59°F) in August.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lima by month:

The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, gets 167 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Lima's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.

Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Lima, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 85%, considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 82% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.

For more on Lima's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Lima climate page.