Lima in January
The weather in January
In January, Lima averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 4 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 63%.
Days are 1.6° warmer than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 21°, pleasant for a swim.
January scores 85/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th 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 05:55 and sets at 18:41 local time, giving 12 h 45 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.
Why 85/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 83/100 (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 January
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Paita
San Juan de Lurigancho
Lima in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Lima?
January scores 85/100 for Lima, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Lima in January?
Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 20°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Lima in January?
Lima receives about 4 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Lima in January?
The sea averages 21°C in January, refreshing but swimmable.