Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Lima sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. In May, Lima's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Lima, Peru, is 78%.Rainfall
May is the only month when rain does not fall.Sea temperature
In Lima, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.8°C (65.8°F).Note: Swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Lima is 11h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, in Lima, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:49 -05.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Lima is 7.6h.UV index
May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Lima in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Lima?
What is the driest month in Lima?
Does it rain in Lima in May?
What is the sea water temperature in May in Lima?
How many hours of daylight does Lima have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lima?
How many hours of sunshine does Lima have in May?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lima?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Lima?
Average temperature in May
Lima, Peru
- Average high temperature in May: 22.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 18.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (14.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Lima, Peru
- Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Lima, Peru
- Average wind speed in May: 12.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Lima, Peru
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Lima, Peru
- Average rainfall in May: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Lima, Peru
- Average rainfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Lima, Peru
- Average sea temperature in May: 18.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (15.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lima, Peru
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lima, Peru
- Average sunshine days in May: 29.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are August and October (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Lima, Peru
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Lima, Peru
- Average cloud cover in May: 15
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Lima, Peru
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Lima, Peru
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