Weather radar Lima
Real-time precipitation radar · Lima · Peru
Lima climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Lima shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.9° | 26.7° | 26.5° | 25.1° | 22.9° | 21.8° | 21.4° | 21.3° | 21.3° | 22.2° | 23.1° | 24.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 21.2° | 22.2° | 22.2° | 20.6° | 19° | 18.2° | 17.8° | 17.4° | 17.3° | 17.8° | 18.5° | 19.8° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 28 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sunshine hours | 335 | 288 | 316 | 318 | 325 | 312 | 329 | 334 | 333 | 356 | 341 | 348 |
| Humidity | 83% | 83% | 82% | 82% | 79% | 75% | 72% | 73% | 75% | 78% | 78% | 81% |
Best time to visit Lima
The best time to visit Lima is typically October. In this month the average high is 22.2°C, precipitation is 5 mm and sunshine duration is 356 hours. The annual average high is 23.6°C, total annual precipitation is 113 mm (33 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3935 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lima
How up to date is the weather radar for Lima?
The weather radar for Lima is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Lima?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Lima: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Lima?
The thunderstorm potential for Lima is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Lima.
What is the climate like in Lima?
Lima has an annual average high of 23.6°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 26.7°C), the coldest September (avg low 17.3°C). The wettest month is March with 30 mm, the driest July with 2 mm. Total annual precipitation is 113 mm (33 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3935 hours.
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