Lima in July
Cool and grey
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Lima.
July includes the Fiestas Patrias national holidays, with local travel and festivities.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–20°C
- Cool, grey and damp.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Low rates and a food-focused trip.
–Heavy cloud cover.
My tip for July
Book restaurants and transport ahead for national holiday weekends.
- Food
- Museums
- Fiestas Patrias
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Lima, 10th for weather, 7th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Lima in July
- Grey season
- A cloud layer called garúa covers the city.
- Fiestas Patrias
- Peru's national holidays bring local travel and events.
June–October
28–29 July
Not set on July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Lima in July
In July Lima averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 1 mm of rain or snow over 3 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lima in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Lima?
- July is one of the weakest months in Lima. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Lima overall (10 for weather, 7 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Low rates and a food-focused trip. The main downside: Heavy cloud cover.
- What is the weather like in Lima in July?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 1 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Cool, grey and damp. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C).
- Is Lima crowded in July?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Lima in July?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). 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 (July ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is June.
Still going to Lima in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy cloud cover.
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