Lima in September
Good time to visit
Lima tentatively awakens from winter with improving but still unpredictable weather. Tourism remains light, offering authentic experiences and good value, but you'll still deal with plenty of gray days.
Weather
Spring begins slowly with the garúa fog starting to break up occasionally. Temperatures rise modestly and you'll get more glimpses of sunshine, especially in the afternoons. The air still feels damp but less oppressively so.
21°C high15°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$62/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Spring Festival
- •Virgin of Mercedes celebrations
- •Lima Design Week
September Tips
- •Weather is unpredictable - pack for both fog and sun
- •Great month for neighborhood exploration as locals emerge from winter hibernation
- •Restaurant terraces start reopening - grab outdoor tables when possible
All Months
December through April brings Lima's summer — clear skies, warm weather, and beach season. January and February are peak tourist months with temperatures around 75-80°F. But here's what guidebooks don't tell you: Lima's winter fog, called garúa, creates this moody atmosphere from May to November. Temperatures drop to the 60s, but you get fewer crowds and better hotel deals. The fog usually burns off by afternoon in the coastal neighborhoods. December and March offer the sweet spot — warm weather without the January crowds. Avoid July and August if you hate gray skies. The fog can hang around for days. But winter does have one advantage: it's dry season in the mountains, so if you're combining Lima with Cusco and Machu Picchu, June through August works perfectly for the highlands.
Lima Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
7/10
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