Peru
Lima in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Lima in February is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 1 rainy day it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
89/100 · #1
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#11
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Lima · FebruaryPhoto: magicmonkey · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 1 rainy day (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 6.0 | 76 | 2.5 | 21 | 88 |
| February (selected) | 24 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.7 | 76 | 2.4 | 21 | 89 |
| March | 24 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.6 | 75 | 2.3 | 21 | 88 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (89/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 | -0.6 °C | -0.7 °C | -0.6 | -2.4 mm | +0.3 h | -0.2 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.7 °C |
| March | -1 | +0.1 °C | ±0 °C | +0.3 | -0.2 mm | -0.1 h | -1.1 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lima in February?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Lima in February?
The sea is about 21 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Lima in February?
The curated estimate is about 1 rainy day per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 6 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Lima. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. February is one of them.