Lima
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Lima month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Lima are typically January, April and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), August the coldest (average low 14°C), and March the wettest (about 17 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5 | 20.0 | 12 | 11.0 |
| February | 25.6 | 21.1 | 14 | 10.8 |
| March | 25.3 | 20.8 | 17 | 10.9 |
| April | 23.6 | 19.1 | 4 | 11.1 |
| May | 21.3 | 17.0 | 1 | 10.4 |
| June | 19.7 | 15.3 | 1 | 9.9 |
| July | 19.1 | 14.5 | 0 | 10.2 |
| August | 18.7 | 14.1 | 1 | 10.0 |
| September | 19.0 | 14.4 | 2 | 10.5 |
| October | 19.6 | 15.0 | 2 | 10.7 |
| November | 20.9 | 16.2 | 1 | 11.0 |
| December | 22.5 | 18.1 | 9 | 10.7 |
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Research updated Monday, August 24, 2026Past and future events in Lima
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- Apostolic journey by Leo XIV to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru
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- Apostolic visit by Leo XIV to Peru
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01 · OverviewLima, in brief
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Jurisdictionally, the metropolis extends mainly within the province of Lima and in a smaller portion, to the west, within the Constitutional Province of Callao, where the seaport and the Jorge Chávez Airport are located. Both provinces have had regional autonomy since 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lima
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01 · Q&AWhere is Lima located and what are its coordinates?
Lima is situated in Peru at geographic coordinates -12.0432, -77.0282 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Lima?
Lima has a recorded population of approximately 7,737,002 and observes the America/Lima time zone (PEN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Lima?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Lima include es-PE, qu, ay, and the circulating currency is PEN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Lima?
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