Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in June
What June 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
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. The grey garúa season sets in; many visitors pass through on the way to Cusco.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 8th-warmest month in Lima: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Lima, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Miraflores
Huaca Pucllana
This large adobe pyramid, built by the Lima culture between about AD 200 and 700, rises in the middle of Miraflores.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Barranco
Barranco and Puente de los Suspiros
Visit in the late afternoon, then stay for a pisco sour and dinner nearby.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Art
- After dark
- Photo spot
Museum · Historic Centre
Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)
In the Palacio de la Exposición, built for an exhibition in 1872, the MALI traces Peruvian art from pre-Columbian textiles and ceramics through colonial painting to the 20th century.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Park · Parque de la Reserva
Magic Water Circuit
Go in the evening for the light show, and bring a change of clothes if children want to play in the fountains.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 16°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Lima?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Lima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Lima?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The grey garúa season sets in; many visitors pass through on the way to Cusco.
+How warm is Lima in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.