Not too long ago, Lima was little more than a transfer point en route to Machu Picchu. Now, however, well-informed travelers are privy to all that this city by the ocean has to offer. In fact, Lima is a trove of culinary, historic, and cultural gems. This vibrant square is lined by stunning colonial architecture on all sides. With all it has to offer, Lima proves to be a wonderland of diversity.
The entire coast of Peru, from the Pacific to the foothills of the Andes, is a desert climate. Cold ocean upwelling and downward air pressure make the Peruvian Desert one of the most arid in the world.
Despite this, early civilizations were able to create elaborate irrigation systems. Agriculture in the river valleys was thus able to flourish. However, the cold water from the Humboldt Current gives this desert subtropical temperatures. Despite mild temperatures and little rainfall, Lima experiences high humidity all year round.
On the plus side, the weather in Lima is very predictable depending on the season. There are two distinct seasons: hot, sunny summers and overcast, extremely humid winters. Summers in Lima are usually hot, but not overbearingly so. There is next to no weather variation from day to day, as skies stay sunny with high hanging clouds. The air is quite humid, but there is zero rainfall throughout the season. Nights also remain comfortably warm.
Conditions are typically sunny, warm, and humid. Mornings and nights are cooler. Winters in Lima have mildly cold temperatures. However, the extra humidity during this half of the year makes it feel much colder.
