Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in August
What August is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Miguel Angel Chong, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. The coolest month, damp and grey; good for museums and food.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Lima: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (19°C (66°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (October–November). Grey skies slowly clear and temperatures rise; the purple Señor de los Milagros processions fill October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Santa Rosa de Lima feast day (30 August)
- Lima Film Festival (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · San Isidro
Bosque El Olivar
A peaceful park of olive trees in San Isidro, some descended from trees planted in the 16th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Experience · Miraflores
Surfing at Costa Verde
Book a lesson at a surf school on the beach and expect to need a wetsuit even in summer.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
Experience · Miraflores
Paragliding over Miraflores
Tandem paragliding flights launch from the clifftop park near Parque Raimondi in Miraflores and glide along the cliffs over the beaches and the Malecón, giving a view of the coast and the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Views
- Couples
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Landmark · Historic Centre
Plaza Mayor
Arrive before noon to see the changing of the guard at the Government Palace, which usually takes place around midday.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 15°C and 2 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Lima?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Lima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Lima?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coolest month, damp and grey; good for museums and food.
+How warm is Lima in August?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.