Lima, Peru: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
A top food city on cliffs above the Pacific. Best for: foodies, culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Lima are December to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from May to November.
Lima month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.5 | 6 min | 26°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 28°C | 3/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.4 | 6 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| May | Too cold | 7.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 21°C | 0/30 |
| June | Too cold | 7.4 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too cold | 7.6 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too cold | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| September | Too cold | 8.4 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| October | Too cold | 8.8 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 20°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 8.8 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| December | Excellent | 9.0 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Lima
A top food city on cliffs above the Pacific. The north coast is warm and sunny from December to April. Lima is mostly grey and cool from May to November. The Andes are cold at night and at altitude.
In Lima afternoon highs average from 19°C in August to 28°C in February. The wettest month is February (about 3 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.6 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Lima
When is the best time to visit Lima for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Lima are December to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Lima?
Afternoon highs average from 19°C in August to 28°C in February. The wettest month is February, with about 3 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Lima?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from May to November.