Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in February
What February is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: McKay Savage, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Lima. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. The warmest month, with clear skies and the warmest sea; humidity is high.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the warmest month in Lima: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 28 days. Compared with January (26°C (79°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:37
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (May). Cooler and increasingly grey, with fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Carnival celebrations (February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Historic Centre
Monastery of San Francisco
The 17th-century Franciscan monastery has cloisters lined with Sevillian tiles, a library of antique books and catacombs holding the bones of thousands of people buried here in colonial times, arranged in geometric patterns.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Pueblo Libre
Larco Museum
Have lunch or dinner at the museum's garden café, among the bougainvillea.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Religious site · Historic Centre
Cathedral of Lima
Rebuilt several times after earthquakes, the cathedral on the Plaza Mayor holds the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, carved choir stalls and a religious art museum.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · Miraflores
Huaca Pucllana
Return in the evening for dinner on the restaurant terrace when the pyramid is lit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- After dark
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Lima.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Lima?
One of the best months to visit Lima, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Lima?
It is one of the best months to visit Lima. The warmest month, with clear skies and the warmest sea; humidity is high.
+How warm is Lima in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.