Lima Weather in January
Peru · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (80°F)
Avg low20°C (67°F)
Rainfall3 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 9.4/10
Lima in January sees daytime temperatures around 26°C (80°F), dropping to about 20°C (67°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Lima?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Lima. The weather rates excellent (9.4/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (80°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (67°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (73°F) |
| Rainfall | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.9 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Lima in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
Lima weather in other months
Jan26°C / 20°C3 mmExcellentFeb27°C / 20°C5 mmExcellentMar27°C / 20°C6 mmExcellentApr27°C / 19°C1 mmExcellentMay26°C / 18°C1 mmExcellentJun25°C / 17°C1 mmExcellentJul25°C / 16°C1 mmExcellentAug25°C / 16°C1 mmExcellentSep25°C / 17°C1 mmExcellentOct25°C / 17°C1 mmExcellentNov25°C / 18°C1 mmExcellentDec25°C / 19°C4 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit LimaFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Callao26°C · 3 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm
- Cusco17°C · 119 mm
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm
- La Paz16°C · 125 mm
- Guayaquil34°C · 138 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.