Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Sunnier and warmer, a pleasant month before summer crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Lima: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with October (20°C (68°F)), November is warmer; by December highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:33
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Summer (December–April). Warm, sunny and humid with highs of 24–27°C; beaches south of Lima are busy at weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Lima, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Callao
Callao Monumental and La Punta
Visit with a tour or by taxi and stay within the regenerated blocks; surrounding streets can be unsafe.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Miraflores
Malecón de Miraflores
A chain of parks, gardens and paths along the clifftops of Miraflores, about 80 metres above the Pacific.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · San Isidro
Bosque El Olivar
Combine it with lunch at one of San Isidro's restaurants nearby.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Experience · Miraflores
Surfing at Costa Verde
Below the cliffs, the Costa Verde coastline has consistent surf breaks such as Makaha and Waikiki in Miraflores, with surf schools offering lessons and wetsuits for beginners.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 17°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Lima?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Lima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Lima?
It is a shoulder-season month. Sunnier and warmer, a pleasant month before summer crowds.
+How warm is Lima in November?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in November?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.