Peru Lima Weather in November — Climate Guide
November in Lima is very good
November is very good for Lima.
November is the smart shoulder pick — sunshine climbs to 6 hours, daily highs hit 22°C, the garúa is gone, and the Pacific cliffs feel summer-bright. Hotel rates stay 20-30% below December-March peak. This is when food-focused travelers should book — Central / Maido reservations are easier than September Mistura week or December summer, the restaurants are running smoothly post-festival, and the city has its lightest tourist density of the warm months. Lord of Miracles closing procession (Nov 1, sometimes Nov 18) extends from October. Cusco rainy season is established (Nov-Mar) — better to focus on Lima + Paracas / Pachacamac / Ica desert this month and save Cusco for the dry season.
Travel score
Pre-summer best shoulder — warm cliffs + hotel value + quietest foodie month
November Weather at a Glance
November averages 22°C / 72°F highs and 16°C / 61°F lows. Rainfall 1mm across 1 drizzle day (anomaly). Humidity 82%. Sunshine 6 hours. UV index 9 (high — sun returning). Sea 19°C. Sunrise 5:40 AM, sunset 6:25 PM — daylight lengthening fast.
November Travel Advice
Book Lima-focused trips for November — best value-to-experience ratio of the year. Central / Maido reservations 2-3 weeks ahead. La Mar queue 20-30 minutes (vs 60+ in summer). Costa Verde first swims viable with wetsuit. Skip Cusco / Machu Picchu unless committed to rainy-season risk (PeruRail occasionally cancels for landslides). Pivot Andean experience to Pachacamac (1h south, pre-Inca, often clearer than Cusco) or Paracas / Islas Ballestas (4h south, sea lions + Humboldt penguins). Lord of Miracles closing procession (Nov 1, sometimes Nov 18) extends the purple-habit experience.
Flying In from Overseas
International shoulder; pre-summer foodie travelers arrive. North American Thanksgiving (4th Thursday) drives late-month US spike. Korean Pepero Day (Nov 11) minor. Direct flights: Lima NYC 8h ($480-900), LAX 8h ($450-850), Miami 5.5h ($400-800), Madrid 12h ($700-1,300). Korea via LAX 24-28h ($1,400-2,300). Japan via Mexico City 25-30h ($1,800-2,700). Lima-Cusco LATAM $80-160 (avoid rainy-season Inca Trail).
November Pricing Trends
Shoulder pricing: Belmond Miraflores Park $400-1,150, JW Marriott $280-550, Hilton $200-450, Hotel B $350-800, Country Club $280-560. Thanksgiving weekend (4th Thursday) +15-25%. Central $300-500. Lima-Cusco LATAM $80-160. Paracas / Hotel Paracas Luxury Collection $250-450 (calm sea ideal).
Lima November Weather Stats
Avg High
22°C
Avg Low
16°C
Rainy Days
1
1mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
82%
Humid
UV Index
9
Very high
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 26
Sea Temp
19°C
Cool 19°C — wetsuit advised
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
November Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
20 μg/m³
PM10
42 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
23°C
Nighttime
16°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 26 km/h
Activities Recommended for November
November Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Warming 22/16°C + sun 6h returning
- Hotels 20-30% off summer peak
- Foodie tours quietest of warm months
- Garúa fully gone — clear cliffs
Cons
- Cusco rainy season established (skip Machu Picchu)
- Cool nights 16°C still
- Sea 19°C cool
November Events & Festivals
- Pre-summer best — warming + value before December rush
- All Saints' Day (Nov 1) + All Souls' Day (Nov 2) — Lord of Miracles closing procession
- Cusco rainy season established
- Garúa fully gone
Lima in November — Full Picture
November is the smart shoulder pick — sunshine climbs to 6 hours, daily highs hit 22°C, the garúa is gone, and the Pacific cliffs feel summer-bright. Hotel rates stay 20-30% below December-March peak. This is when food-focused travelers should book — Central / Maido reservations are easier than September Mistura week or December summer, the restaurants are running smoothly post-festival, and the city has its lightest tourist density of the warm months. Lord of Miracles closing procession (Nov 1, sometimes Nov 18) extends from October. Cusco rainy season is established (Nov-Mar) — better to focus on Lima + Paracas / Pachacamac / Ica desert this month and save Cusco for the dry season.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Pre-summer warming — T-shirts returning, light jacket for evenings. Long pants still for nights. Sunglasses + sunscreen for daytime UV 9. First swimwear test if Costa Verde clear.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
25.7°C
17.3°C
1/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
20°C
14.3°C
4/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current20.3°C
14.7°C
1.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
26.7°C
19°C
0/mo
Lima Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 27° | 19° | 0d·1mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 28° | 20° | 0d·1mm | 8h | 80% | 12 | Busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 28° | 19° | 0d·1mm | 7h | 81% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 26° | 17° | 1d·1mm | 6h | 82% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 23° | 16° | 2d·2mm | 5h | 83% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 21° | 15° | 4d·5mm | 3h | 85% | 5 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 20° | 14° | 4d·5mm | 3h | 86% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 14° | 4d·5mm | 3h | 87% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 14° | 3d·5mm | 4h | 86% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 20° | 14° | 1d·1mm | 5h | 84% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| November (Best) | 22° | 16° | 1d·1mm | 6h | 82% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| December (Best) | 25° | 18° | 0d·1mm | 7h | 81% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Lima?
Lima in November is very good. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Lima in November?
Lima November averages a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C.
Does it rain much in Lima in November?
Lima November averages 1mm of rainfall over about 1 rainy days.
What should I wear in Lima in November?
Pre-summer warming — T-shirts returning, light jacket for evenings. Long pants still for nights. Sunglasses + sunscreen for daytime UV 9. First swimwear test if Costa Verde clear.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Lima in November?
Lima November sunrise is 05:40 and sunset is 18:25, with 12h 45m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Lima in November?
Lima November air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 20μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Lima in November?
In November, Lima is great for Pacific cliffs (summer returning), Lord of Miracles closing Nov 1, Foodie pilgrimage (quietest warm month).
Is November peak season in Lima?
Lima November crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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