Monthly climate guide
Lima weather in December
December in Lima is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and night-time lows near 16°C (60°F). The month usually brings about 3 mm of rain (very dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Lima is usually about 7°C warmer than Huancayo, 200 km away, in December.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
16°C
60°F
Rainfall
3 mm
very dry
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
74%
cloud · often cloudy
Lima weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 74°F | 17°C / 62°F | 4 mm | 74% | 64% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 7 mm | 75% | 65% |
| March | 24°C / 76°F | 17°C / 63°F | 7 mm | 73% | 59% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 70% | 45% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 1 mm | 67% | 66% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 1 mm | 66% | 87% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 2 mm | 63% | 94% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 56°F | 2 mm | 60% | 95% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 1 mm | 61% | 90% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 58°F | 2 mm | 62% | 83% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 58°F | 2 mm | 66% | 78% |
| December | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 60°F | 3 mm | 71% | 74% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is December a good time to visit Lima?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lima →Other Peru cities in December
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Lima in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Lima?
December is a reasonable time for Lima: highs around 23°C and about 3 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Lima in December?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lima in December?
Lima typically gets around 3 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lima (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.