Lima in May
The weather in May
In May, Lima averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 17° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.
Days are 2.1° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.7°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Lima.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 17:52 local time, giving 11 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 13 minutes over the month.
Why 99/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 58/100 (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
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Peru's best in May
San Juan de Lurigancho
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Lima in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Lima?
May scores 99/100 for Lima, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Lima in May?
Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 17°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Lima in May?
Lima receives about 2 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Lima in May?
The sea averages 19°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.