Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in September
What September 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
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Still grey, but occasional sunny spells signal the coming spring.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 11th-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 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (18°C (64°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Lima, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Neighbourhood · Barranco
Barranco and Puente de los Suspiros
Barranco's streets of colourful republican-era mansions, murals and galleries lead to the Puente de los Suspiros, a wooden footbridge over the Bajada de Baños, a tree-shaded path down to the sea.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Art
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 15°C and 1 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 September a good time to visit Lima?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still grey, but occasional sunny spells signal the coming spring.
+How warm is Lima in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.