Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
75°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Lima
Peru · South America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Mid to late
Daytime high
75°F
Lows around 68°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
68°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day this month.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is noticeable this month.
52%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 71°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
68°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain1%
Cloud64%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday75°F
Rain0%
Cloud50%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain1%
Cloud45%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Feels 72°F
Rain1%
Cloud51%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 72 | 0.7 | 6 | 11.0 | 84 | 72 |
| Feb | 82 | 73 | 1.2 | 9 | 10.4 | 84 | 74 |
| Mar | 81 | 73 | 1.0 | 8 | 10.4 | 84 | 73 |
| Apr | 79 | 70 | 0.3 | 3 | 11.1 | 84 | 70 |
| May | 75 | 68 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.1 | 80 | 68 |
| Jun | 73 | 66 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.8 | 77 | 66 |
| Jul | 72 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.9 | 75 | 64 |
| Aug | 72 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.2 | 75 | 63 |
| Sep | 72 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.7 | 77 | 63 |
| Oct | 73 | 65 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.7 | 78 | 63 |
| Nov | 75 | 67 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.5 | 79 | 65 |
| Dec | 78 | 69 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.1 | 82 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology