January is one of the best months in Lima.
Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.
See all twelve months$1,284/mo
219 Mbps
Low
5/5
High
8.9m
Flights to Lima
Partner linkBest months: Jan, Feb, Mar. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.
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Cost of Living
A local earns $489.76/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $1,284 — that's 2.6× the local wage.
Internet & Infrastructure
Bring a Type A, B, C adapter. 220V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.
eSIM for Peru, online when you land
Partner linkBroadband here averages 219 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.
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Environment & Health
Quality of Life
Can I afford this?
Price Breakdown
Monthly Weather
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar·Avoid: Aug, Sep, Oct
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Fly to Lima in January
Partner linkJanuary is one of the best months here. Feels like 27° by day. Weather score 454.
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