Weather in Lima in May
In an average May, Lima sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 15°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
1995-05-09
Lowest
18°C
1985-05-12
Low
Highest
21°C
2026-05-05
Lowest
12°C
1981-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
29°C
2026-05-31
Lowest
12°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
16.7 g/m³
2026-05-31
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
2001-05-28
Wind
Highest
18 km/h
2026-05-19
Lowest
4 km/h
2019-05-14
Gust
Highest
37 km/h
2026-05-19
Lowest
18 km/h
1990-05-22
Precip
Wettest
44 mm
1988
Driest
0 mm
1982
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