Lima in August
Grey and cosy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Lima.
August is cloud-covered, perfect for museums, cafés and a food-focused trip.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–19°C
- Cool, grey and damp.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Good-value stays and fewer tourists.
–Persistent cloud.
My tip for August
Take a day trip to the Pachacamac ruins when the cloud lifts.
- Food
- Museums
- Cafés
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Lima, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Lima in August
- Grey season
- A cloud layer called garúa covers the city.
June–October
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Weather
Weather in Lima in August
In August Lima averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 2 mm of rain or snow over 4 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lima in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Lima?
- August is a below-average month in Lima. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Lima overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Good-value stays and fewer tourists. The main downside: Persistent cloud.
- What is the weather like in Lima in August?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 2 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Cool, grey and damp. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C).
- Is Lima crowded in August?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Lima in August?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Lima?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (August ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is June.
Still going to Lima in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — persistent cloud.
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