Best time to visit Lima: December–April.
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December–April is the best window to visit Lima. Warm and sunny — Lima's coastal desert climate is driest and brightest this time of year.
June–September is the stretch to avoid if possible. The grey, foggy "garúa" season, with overcast skies most days even though it rarely rains.
Not necessarily — weather and crowd timing don't always match the cheapest airfare windows. Check our Best Time to Book Flights tool separately for pricing.
Usually yes — the weeks just before or after Lima's best window often have nearly as good weather with noticeably fewer crowds and lower prices.