Peru (Lima) · May
Low seasonPeru · South America
Max Temp
21.7°C
Min Temp
17.5°C
Sunshine
7.7 h/day
Rain Days
0 days
Water Temp
18°C
Rainfall
4 mm
Humidity
83%
Avg Temp
19.2°C
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
May in Peru (Lima) at 22°C 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 temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 19°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 4 mm total. The sea is 18°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Garúa-Saison: Lima liegt unter einem konstanten grauen Nebelschleier — nicht Regen, aber trüb und überraschend kühl für eine Tropenstadt. Dafür: Das kulturelle Leben blüht innen. Lima ist Gastronomiehauptstadt Lateinamerikas — die beste Ceviche der Welt in dieser grauen Jahreszeit.
Packing list for Peru (Lima) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Peru (Lima)?
- May is not an optimal month for Peru (Lima) (Score: 92/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, and December.
- How warm is it in Peru (Lima) in May?
- In May, Peru (Lima) sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Peru (Lima) in May?
- In May, Peru (Lima) receives an average of 4 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Peru (Lima) get in May?
- Peru (Lima) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Peru (Lima) in May?
- Water temperature in Peru (Lima) in May averages 18°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
