Weather in Lima Today

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Current temperature in Lima: 21°C (70°F). Overcast. Today's high 22°C (72°F), low 19°C (66°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
21°
Overcast
RealFeel® 22°C
75%Humid
Rain probability: 1%
High22°
Low19°
3km/hSSEWind fromSouth-South-East↑↖· Max 18
Light Breeze · Gusts 44 km/h
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00:00AM
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 118:30 AMDay
11h 59m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:05 AMDawn 5:35 AM
Daylight remaining9h 34mNoon 12:04 PMTotal 11h 59m
Sunset6:04 PMDusk 6:34 PM
NowOvercast+20°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UVAQI 59 · Moderate

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
3 km/h
SSE · Light Breeze · Max 18 km/h
Humidity
75 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
995 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
16°C
Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

22°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 22°C.

18 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 24°C24°2026-08-20: 24°C24°2026-08-21: 24°C24°2026-08-22: 24°C24°2026-08-23: 25°C25°2026-08-24: 25°C25°2026-08-25: 25°C25°2026-08-26: 24°C24°2026-08-27: 24°C24°2026-08-28: 23°C23°2026-08-29: 23°C23°2026-08-30: 24°C24°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Lima?

The hottest month in Lima is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 25.6°C (78°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 21.1°C (70°F).

What is the coldest month in Lima?

The coldest month in Lima is typically August, with overnight lows averaging around 14.1°C (57°F) and daytime highs near 18.7°C (66°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Lima have a rainy season?

Lima doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. March is the wettest month on average (about 17 mm), while July is the driest (about 0 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Lima?

The best time to visit Lima is typically April to July, when daytime highs average a comfortable 20.9°C (70°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 1 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Lima's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Lima's air quality index (AQI) is 59, rated "Moderate", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is acceptable, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice minor effects.