Lima weather in January
January in Lima: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Lima · #152 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lima climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lima in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lima?
- January in Lima: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Lima on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Lima in January?
- In January, Lima averages a daily high of 25.3°C and a low of 20.1°C, with about 27.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lima in January?
- Lima has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in January.