Lima · January
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 76°F, dipping to 68°F at night. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
76° / 68°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
12 mph
What January feels like in Lima
Sunrise
05:55
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:39
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Lima in January
The kit for January in Lima: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
+3° avg high
+4 rain days
Lima in December →
January
76°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
-2° avg high
+1 rain days
Lima in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Lima in January?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Lima in January?+
Average high 76°F, average low 68°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Lima?+
Compared to December (avg high 73°F), January is warmer. Compared to February (avg high 78°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Lima in January?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in January, on average.