Average monthly water temperature in Lima, Peru
On this page you find the mean water temperature over the year in Lima (Provincia de Lima), Peru. Take a closer look at the water temperature patterns and what they mean for swimming and recreation.
Lima experiences water temperature shifts throughout the year. The warmest month, February, reaches an average of 22°C (72°F).
The coldest month, September, averages 16°C (61°F). Visitors during these months can leave their swimming gear at home.
Lima Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lima - and find the best time to visit.
Lima 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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Iquitos
30°C (86°F) Trujillo
22°C (72°F) Lima20°C (68°F) Arequipa
19°C (66°F) Puno16°C (61°F) Cusco
15°C (59°F) Machu Picchu15°C (59°F) Urubamba13°C (55°F) 
Bucket list
Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.