Lima — time and weather
Lima is a city in Peru, in the America/Lima time zone. This page shows the current local time in Lima and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Lima
Local time in Lima is based on the America/Lima time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Peru is a country in western South America with the Andes, ancient Inca sites, a Pacific coast and a diverse cuisine.
More about the country: Peru →What to see in Lima
Sights and historical places
- the UNESCO-listed historic centre
- the Cathedral and Plaza Mayor
- the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs
- the Park of Love on the ocean cliffs
Museums
- the Larco Museum
- the National Museum of Archaeology
Where to spend time
- the coastal Miraflores district
- the bohemian Barranco quarter
- the clifftop promenades
Local cuisine
Peru is the region's culinary capital; try ceviche and seafood dishes.
Climate in Lima: month by month
The warmest month in Lima is February, with average daytime highs of 25.1 °C; the coolest is August, around 18.6 °C by day and 14.2 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in February (~16 mm) and is lowest in July (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| February | 25 | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| March | 25 | 20 | 11 | 4 |
| April | 23 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 21 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| June | 20 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| July | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| August | 19 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| September | 19 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| October | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Lima are January, April–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Lima: Sunrise 06:19 · Sunset 18:04 · Day length 11:44
Time difference from Lima right now:
| New York | −1 h |
| London | −6 h |
| Dubai | −9 h |
| Tokyo | −14 h |
| Paris | −7 h |
| Sydney | −15 h |