Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in December
What December is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Lima. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Summer arrives with sunny days; Christmas markets and family celebrations.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in December
December is the 5th-warmest month in Lima: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with November (22°C (72°F)), December is warmer; by January highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (May). Cooler and increasingly grey, with fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year celebrations
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Landmark · Historic Centre
Plaza Mayor
Lima's main square, where Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535, is lined by the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies, the Government Palace and the City Hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · Historic Centre
Monastery of San Francisco
Visits are by guided tour; join one in English and allow time to wait for the next group at busy times.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Pueblo Libre
Larco Museum
Set in an 18th-century mansion built over a pre-Columbian pyramid, the Larco Museum displays a superb collection of ancient Peruvian ceramics, gold and silver, textiles and its famous gallery of erotic pottery.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Religious site · Historic Centre
Cathedral of Lima
Visit both the cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace to see the palace's balcony views over the square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Lima?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Lima?
It is one of the best months to visit Lima. Summer arrives with sunny days; Christmas markets and family celebrations.
+How warm is Lima in December?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in December?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.