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 high23°C / 73°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)25°C / 77°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 61°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight11.6 h
Wind13 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.

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