Lima in January
Sun, sea and summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Lima.
January is Lima's summer, with sunny days and a lively coast.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–27°C
- Warm, sunny and humid.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Sunny beach weather and long days.
–Hot and busy beaches.
My tip for January
Book popular restaurants ahead and apply sunscreen.
- Beaches
- Rooftops
- Food
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Lima, 1st for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Lima in January
In January Lima averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 1 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lima in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Lima?
- January is one of the best months to visit Lima. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Lima overall (1 for weather, 11 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Sunny beach weather and long days. The main downside: Hot and busy beaches.
- What is the weather like in Lima in January?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 1 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm, sunny and humid. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C).
- Is Lima crowded in January?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Lima in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (January ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is June.