Lima in December
The weather in December
In December, Lima averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 18° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 57%.
Days are 1.8° warmer than in November on average, and January is warmer again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
December scores 88/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Lima. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 18:29 local time, giving 12 h 50 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 2 minutes over the month.
Why 88/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 64/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Lima this month
San Juan de Lurigancho
A.H. Huaycan
Peru's best in December
Paita
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Lima in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Lima?
December scores 88/100 for Lima, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Lima in December?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 18°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Lima in December?
Lima receives about 3 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Lima in December?
The sea averages 19°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.