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Lima in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lima in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Lima in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Are you considering a trip to Lima in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 1 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lima has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Lima in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lima for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +24°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +26°C during the day and a minimum of +20°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +23°C.

Is Lima warm or cold in April?

Lima is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +20°C to +18°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Lima:

Water temperature in Lima in April

Water in Lima in April is Fresh. It varies from +18°C to +23°C, with an average of +21°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +21°C.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Lima are reached in February, when the average sea temperature rises to +22°C. The coldest water temperatures are in September, with an average of +16°C.

Can you swim in Lima in April?

Water temperature (+21°C) in Lima in April might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Lima in April

Lima weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+23°C+21°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+17°C+15°C+14°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+27°C+25°C
Rainfall
4 mm1 mm0 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+22°C+21°C+20°C
Humidity
81%83%84%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
874
Cloudy days
182126
Rainy days
521
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 4 mm to 1 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lima in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lima is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Lima based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 20%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lima wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 16% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Lima?

This is the weather in Lima in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+24°C
2 April
🌧️
+24°C
3 April
🌧️
+24°C
4 April
☀️
+25°C
5 April
☀️
+26°C
6 April
☀️
+25°C
7 April
☁️
+25°C
8 April
☁️
+24°C
9 April
☁️
+24°C
10 April
☁️
+24°C
11 April
☁️
+24°C
12 April
☁️
+24°C
13 April
☁️
+24°C
14 April
☀️
+24°C
15 April
☀️
+24°C
16 April
☁️
+24°C
17 April
☁️
+23°C
18 April
☀️
+24°C
19 April
☀️
+22°C
20 April
☀️
+22°C
21 April
☀️
+23°C
22 April
☀️
+23°C
23 April
☀️
+23°C
24 April
☀️
+23°C
25 April
☀️
+23°C
26 April
☀️
+23°C
27 April
☀️
+23°C
28 April
☁️
+23°C
29 April
☁️
+22°C
30 April
☁️
+23°C
In April 2023 Lima had 15 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Lima climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lima in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2007 (+18°C) and the highest in 1997 (+22°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 69 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lima in April:

Is April a good time to visit Lima?

April is a really good time to go to Lima. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lima.

Can you sunbathe in Lima in April?

April has mild temperatures in Lima. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Lima in April?

In general, you can swim in Lima in April, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +21°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Lima rainy in April?

Lima is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lima in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lima in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Lima

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lima, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.