Lima weather in May
May in Lima: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Lima · #102 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lima climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lima in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lima?
- May in Lima: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Lima on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Lima in May?
- In May, Lima averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 3.3 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lima in May?
- Lima has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.