Peru (Lima) · July
Low seasonPeru · South America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)24– (75–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)30 (86) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 20° (68°)18– (64–)22 (72) | 20° (68°)17– (63–)22 (72) | 19° (66°)17– (63–)20 (68) | 19° (66°)17– (63–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)18– (64–)22 (72) | 22° (72°)20– (68–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)26 (79) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 21° (70°)19– (66–)22 (72) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)19– (66–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)17– (63–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)16– (61–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)15– (59–)18 (64) | 17° (63°)15– (59–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)14– (57–)16 (61) | 16° (61°)14– (57–)16 (61) | 16° (61°)14– (57–)17 (63) | 18° (64°)16– (61–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)17– (63–)21 (70) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 21° (70°) | 21° (70°) | 21° (70°) | 19° (66°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 18° (64°) | 19° (66°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d28mm (1.1") | 6d40mm (1.6") | 6d39mm (1.5") | 1d10mm (0.4") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 0d6mm (0.2") | 0d6mm (0.2") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 0d6mm (0.2") | 0d6mm (0.2") | 1d11mm (0.4") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
July in Peru (Lima) at 20°C (68°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, March, April, and December.
Daytime highs average 20°C (68°F), cooling to 17°C (63°F) at night (daily average: 18°C (64°F)). Peaks reach around 22°C (72°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 6 mm (0.2 in) total. At 17°C (63°F), the water is still quite cool in July — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Garúa season: Lima lies under a constant grey veil of mist — not rain, but gloomy and surprisingly cool for a tropical city. Cultural life blooms indoors instead. Lima is Latin America's culinary capital — the best ceviche in the world, even in the grey season.
Packing list for Peru (Lima) in July
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Peru (Lima)?
- July is not an optimal month for Peru (Lima) (Score: 88/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, and December.
- How warm is it in Peru (Lima) in July?
- In July, Peru (Lima) sees daily highs of 20°C (68°F). Nights cool to 17°C (63°F), with a daily average of 18°C (64°F). Peaks reach around 22°C (72°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F).
- How much rain falls in Peru (Lima) in July?
- In July, Peru (Lima) receives an average of 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Peru (Lima) get in July?
- Peru (Lima) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in July — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Peru (Lima) in July?
- Water temperature in Peru (Lima) in July averages 17°C (63°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
