What is the current water temperature in Lima?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lima?

As of now, in Lima, the water temperature is 17.76°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Lima

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lima. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

64.0

°F

December 26, 13:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.7°F

Tomorrow:

64.2°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

18:34

Day Length:

12 h. 50 min.

Lima in January

Minimum:

65.7°F

Average:

67.1°F

Maximum:

69.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lima today

As of now, in Lima, the water temperature is 64.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 63.7°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.2°F, while the maximum might reach 64.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Lima

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	64.6°F	65.8°F	67.1°F
Jan 2	64.8°F	66.1°F	67.3°F
Dec 12	64.7°F	63.3°F	65.2°F
Dec 13	64.8°F	64.3°F	65.3°F
Dec 14	64.7°F	64.8°F	65.4°F
Dec 15	65.0°F	64.3°F	65.4°F
Dec 16	65.5°F	64.6°F	65.4°F
Dec 17	65.2°F	64.8°F	65.5°F
Dec 18	64.9°F	64.7°F	65.4°F
Dec 19	65.8°F	65.1°F	65.7°F
Dec 20	64.9°F	65.6°F	65.6°F
Dec 21	65.4°F	65.3°F	65.9°F
Dec 22	65.4°F	65.8°F	66.0°F
Dec 23	65.3°F	65.6°F	65.9°F
Dec 24	64.6°F	65.4°F	66.0°F
Dec 25	64.7°F	64.6°F	66.0°F
Dec 26	64.0°F	65.2°F	66.5°F
Dec 27	64.2°F	65.6°F	66.7°F
Dec 28	64.4°F	65.9°F	67.0°F
Dec 29	64.7°F	65.4°F	67.2°F
Dec 30	64.5°F	65.3°F	67.1°F
Dec 31	64.6°F	65.5°F	67.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Lima by month

In an average year, Lima offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Lima was recorded on April 7, 2023, reaching a 75.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on October 26, 2021, dipping to 58.7°F. The average readings by season are 68.0°F in Winter, 67.6°F in Spring, 63.0°F in Summer, and 61.7°F in Autumn.