Historic Centre of Lima
Lima, Peru UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Historic Centre of Lima is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of an urban area and historic neighborhood. It is one of the 24 sights of Peru listed on this site and is the 17th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate is warmest from February to March, with daily highs of 25 °C. The months with the most rain are February, with about 2 rainy days, and March, with about 3 rainy days. From June to September, temperatures are cooler, with daily highs of 19 °C and lows of 15 °C.
Jorge Chávez International Airport is the nearest airport, located 9 km from the area. The center is 2 km from the capital, Lima. Travelers can also visit Pachacamac, which is 26.6 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
