Lima: Best Time to Visit, Dec–Apr | Trailwind

City guideLimaPeruBest time to visit Lima: Dec–Apr. Pacific rollers and the best food in South America. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Dec–Apr

Country: 🇵🇪 Peru

Region: Lima

Population: 10.0M metro

Currency: PEN

Language: Spanish

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Nearest airport: Jorge Chavez International (LIM)

The lay of the landLima is where South America eats best: from world-ranked tasting menus in Miraflores to ceviche at a market stall. The city rides clifftops above the Pacific, mixing pre-Columbian ruins, colonial plazas, and surf breaks below Barranco's bohemian streets.When to goThe sweet spot is Dec–Apr. Plan around it and you will catch Lima close to its best.Getting thereFly into Jorge Chavez International (LIM). From there Lima is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Eat ceviche at lunch, when the fish is freshest.

Stay in Miraflores or bohemian Barranco.

Winter brings coastal fog, so time a summer visit for sun.

What to see

Lima, Ceviche, causa and several of the worlds fifty best restaurants.

Plaza Mayor, Lima, The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the historic centre of the city of Lima, Peru. It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on 18 January 1535. Delimited by Carabaya, Junín, Huallaga, and Unión streets, it is surrounded by a number of major landmarks, including the Government Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Palacio de la Unión.

Cathedral of Lima, The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima. Its construction began in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and was completed in 1797, having been built in its present form between 1602 and 1797. Its patron saint is Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, to whom it is dedicated.

Government Palace, The Government Palace, also known as the House of Pizarro, is the seat of the executive branch of the Peruvian government, and the official residence of the president of Peru. The palace is a stately government building, occupying the northern side of the Plaza Mayor in Peru's capital city, Lima. Set on the Rímac River, the palace occupies the site of a very large huaca that incorporated a shrine to Taulichusco, the last kuraka of Lima.

Museum of Italian Art, The Museum of Italian Art is a public museum in Lima, Peru. It is the only European arts museum in Lima. Openened in 1923, it is now managed by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.

St. Peter's Church

Lima Art Museum, The Lima Art Museum is an art museum in Lima, Peru. The museum is located in the Palacio de la Exposición. The museum was inaugurated in 1961. The collection includes ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and paintings surveying almost 3,000 years of history ranging from the pre-Columbian to Contemporary time periods. MALI is a private organization supported by admission fees, contributions from members, and private donations.

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is the largest and oldest museum in Peru, housed at the Palacio de la Magdalena, located in the main square of Pueblo Libre, a district of Lima, Peru. The museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru. Highlights include the Raimondi Stele and an impressive scale model of the Incan citadel, Machu Picchu.

Where to eat

Central, Virgilio Martinez and Pia Leon's Lima restaurant, repeatedly ranked the world's best, plating Peru by altitude.

Maido, No. 1 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Lima, Peru.

Mérito, No. 26 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Lima, Peru.

Kjolle, No. 9 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Lima, Peru.

Pairs well with

Larco Museum, 3 mi away

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, 3 mi away

Puruchuco, 7 mi away

Laguna 69 & Cordillera Blanca, 214 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Lima?The best time to visit Lima is Dec–Apr, in Peru.Where is Lima?Lima is in Peru. The nearest major airport is Jorge Chavez International (LIM).What is Lima known for?Pacific rollers and the best food in South America.Lima month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: January · February · March · April · DecemberJanuary in LimaLima in January. One of the best months to visit Lima. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.February in LimaLima in February. One of the best months to visit Lima. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.March in LimaLima in March. One of the best months to visit Lima. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.April in LimaLima in April. One of the best months to visit Lima. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.December in LimaLima in December. One of the best months to visit Lima. Typical daytime highs around 22°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Lima:

Plaza Mayor, Lima

Cathedral of Lima

Government Palace

Museum of Italian Art

St. Peter's Church

Lima Art Museum

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

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