✨May is an excellent time to visit Lima — expect pleasantly warm days around 71°F (lows near 63°F), very little rain, plenty of sunshine.
May Climate
Why This Matches
Based on your May search preferences
Avg highs of 71°F
0 rain days expected
9.9 hours of sunshine per day
83% average humidity
Year-Round Climate
Temperature
Sunshine
Rainfall
Best Time to Visit Lima
Lima is a strong year-round destination, but January and April–December edges ahead, with highs around 67°F, minimal rainfall, 10+ hours of daily sunshine.
What to Pack
Based on May conditions in Lima
Light layers — t-shirts with a light jacket for evenings
High SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat — strong sun expected
High humidity — moisture-wicking fabrics will keep you comfortable
Comfortable walking shoes — you'll cover a lot of ground
May in Lima
Flight prices unavailable for this route
Nightly hotel rates
Budget
$13–$30
Mid-Range
$38–$85
Luxury
$102–$272
About Lima
South America's food capital stretches along the Pacific coast with ceviche as its calling card. Lima layers colonial churches and pre-Inca ruins with a restaurant scene that regularly tops the continent's best lists — from Miraflores cliffside dining to hole-in-the-wall cevicherías.
