Lima in December
Summer starts
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a reasonable month in Lima — with trade-offs.
December brings summer weather and festive markets.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–24°C
- Warm and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Sun and festive atmosphere.
–High season starts.
My tip for December
Book Christmas week tables well ahead.
- Beaches
- Food
- Rooftops
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Lima, 4th for weather, 10th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Lima in December
In December Lima averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 0 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lima in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Lima?
- December is a reasonable month in Lima — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Lima overall (4 for weather, 10 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Sun and festive atmosphere. The main downside: High season starts.
- What is the weather like in Lima in December?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 0 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C).
- Is Lima crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Lima in December?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range 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 (December ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is June.