Lima · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 63°F at night. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Dry month — only 1 measurable rain days on average. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 63°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
1/mo
Wind
11 mph
What May feels like in Lima
Sunrise
06:18
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:51
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 May
The kit for May in Lima: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-3° avg high
-3 rain days
Lima in April →
May
72°F avg high
1 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+3° avg high
0 rain days
Lima in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Lima in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Lima in May?+
Average high 72°F, average low 63°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Lima?+
Compared to April (avg high 75°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 69°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Lima in May?+
Expect about 1 measurable rain days in May, on average.