Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Cool and overcast with drizzle; Independence holidays at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 10th-warmest month in Lima: days average 19°C (66°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 June (20°C (68°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fiestas Patrias — Independence Day celebrations (28–29 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Historic Centre
Barrio Chino
Come for a chifa lunch after visiting the centre; arroz chaufa and wonton soup are the classics.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
Market · Surquillo
Mercado de Surquillo No. 1
A produce market a short walk from Miraflores, where stalls sell dozens of potato varieties, chillies, tropical fruit and fish.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Museum · Barranco
Museo Pedro de Osma
Visit in the afternoon, then walk to the Puente de los Suspiros for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Callao
Callao Monumental and La Punta
In Lima's port city, a few blocks of old Callao have been revived with murals, galleries and cafés, while the narrow La Punta peninsula has a seafront promenade and the Real Felipe Fortress nearby.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 15°C and 2 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Lima?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Lima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Lima?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and overcast with drizzle; Independence holidays at the end of the month.
+How warm is Lima in July?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in July?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.