Lima Weather History
Peru · South America · Weather data 1976–today
Lima sits 1341km from the equator, 154m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 29.0°C, set 1998-02-16, its record low 12.0°C, set 1996-06-30.
Data through September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lima
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lima?
The highest temperature in this record for Lima is 29.0°C, measured on 1998-02-16. That is a recorded daily value from Lima's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lima?
The lowest temperature in this record for Lima is 12.0°C, measured on 1996-06-30. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Lima get a year?
Lima averages 107mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 31 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Lima?
On 2017-01-14, 19.3mm fell on Lima, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 18% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Lima get a year?
Lima averages 4053 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Lima?
Across the summer months Lima averages a daytime high near 23.8°C, while winter nights average 15°C. The seasons here are set from Lima's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Lima?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Lima is 24 km/h, on 1983-08-28. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
