Season guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in spring
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gatodemichi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Grey skies slowly clear and temperatures rise; the purple Señor de los Milagros processions fill October. Expect highs up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 0 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 16°C (61°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 7 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Señor de los Milagros processions (October, especially around 18 and 28 October)
- October: Día de la Canción Criolla (31 October)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in spring
- Paracas and the Ballestas Islands (About 3.5–4 hours by bus) — The Paracas Reserve's desert coastline and the Ballestas Islands, with sea lions, penguins and seabirds, are reached by speedboat from Paracas.
- Lunahuaná (About 3 hours by road) — A green valley town on the Cañete River known for river rafting, pisco vineyards and crayfish dishes.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Lima?
It is a trade-off: Grey skies slowly clear and temperatures rise; the purple Señor de los Milagros processions fill October. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Lima in spring?
Highs of up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.