Lima Weather in May
Peru · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (79°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall1 mm (0.0 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Lima in May: the average high is 26°C (79°F) and the average low is 18°C (64°F). The month is very dry, with about 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days. You get roughly 11.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Lima?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Lima. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (79°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (70°F) |
| Rainfall | 1 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Cloud cover | 64% |
| Daylight | 11.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.4 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Lima in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
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
← AprilBest time to visit LimaJune →
Nearby in May
- Callao26°C · 1 mm
- Trujillo28°C · 10 mm
- Cusco17°C · 8 mm
- Arequipa25°C · 2 mm
- La Paz15°C · 16 mm
- Guayaquil35°C · 40 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.