Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in January
What January is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gatodemichi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Lima. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny summer weather; Limeños head to the beaches south of the city at weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 2nd-warmest month in Lima: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with December (24°C (75°F)), January is warmer; by February highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (May). Cooler and increasingly grey, with fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Lima's founding anniversary (18 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Miraflores
Malecón de Miraflores
Walk or cycle south from Parque del Amor to Barranco for sunset, about 3 km along the cliffs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 20°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 February–April and December. Compare every month.
Lima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Lima?
It is one of the best months to visit Lima. Warm and sunny summer weather; Limeños head to the beaches south of the city at weekends.
+How warm is Lima in January?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in January?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.