🇺🇸 America's 250th Birthday Sale — 25% off all guides through July 5 Shop Guides

Will I be hot?

Will I be hot in Lima in May?

Verdict

MaybeWarm at times.

Highs around 72°F — comfortable in shade, warm in direct sun.

Day vs. night

Day

72°F

Comfortable

A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.

Night

63°F

Comfortable

Comfortable outside without an extra layer.

Why

Lima in May averages highs of 72°F, lows of 63°F, 1 rainy days.

Bring a light layer for the shade and a hat for the sun — the difference between them can feel like 15°F.

See a full outfit plan for warm afternoons

Lima in May outfit ideas from ForecastStyle.

Nearby months

Packing pointers

Curious about the nighttime instead? Check will-i-be-cold