Stay in Lima in November
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November is the month Lima's sky starts to remember the sun. The garúa, a thick marine fog layer that blankets the city from roughly May through October, tends to thin and fragment during the first weeks of November. You will still wake to grey mornings in Miraflores, the kind where moisture clings to your skin before you step outside near Parque Kennedy. By midday the cloud ceiling is more likely to crack open than it has been since April. Daytime highs reach about 20.6°C (69°F) with overnight lows near 16.1°C (61°F), and rainfall is essentially zero at 1mm for the entire month.
This is Lima's shoulder season. The crowds that pack Barranco's bars along Avenida Grau and fill the Costa Verde shoreline from December through March have not arrived yet. Hotel rates in Miraflores and San Isidro sit comfortably below their January peaks. On November 1, Día de Todos los Santos brings a public holiday, and families stream toward cemeteries carrying armfuls of marigolds and trays of food. The smell of picarones frying in hot oil, dripping with dark chancaca syrup, fills the air near Plaza Mayor and drifts across the Puente de Piedra into Rímac.
Mind you, November is not a postcard month. The 82% humidity gives the air a damp weight you feel on your forearms as you walk the Bajada de Baños staircase in Barranco. The Costa Verde beaches below the cliffs are still quiet, the sand cool and grey under the marine layer. The garúa drifts back for a stubborn morning now and then. But for travelers building a trip around Lima's cevicherías on Avenida La Mar and pre-Columbian ruins at Pachacamac, November delivers the full roster at shoulder-season prices, and restaurants that will need 3-week waits by January still have same-week tables.
Why visit in November
- The garúa fog begins clearing in November, bringing the first sustained afternoon sunshine Lima has seen since April. Pacific views along the Malecón de Miraflores, from Parque del Amor south toward Barranco, open up after months of white-wall overcast.
- Shoulder-season pricing on hotels and tours. Miraflores accommodations cost noticeably less than they will from December onward, and restaurants along Avenida La Mar that need multi-week waits in summer have tables within days.
- The early-November public holiday opens a genuine cultural window. Cemetery gatherings at Presbítero Maestro in Barrios Altos, with food, flowers, and brass bands, give you a side of Lima that peak-season visitors in January and February rarely encounter.
- Comfortable walking temperatures for Lima's outdoor archaeological sites. Pachacamac's exposed ruins and the Malecón's 10km cliff path are pleasant at these temperatures, unlike the 28°C+ of January and February.
Worth knowing
- Lima's grey-sand Costa Verde beaches below the Miraflores cliffs feel dormant in November. The beach clubs and rental stalls along the Circuito de Playas road sit mostly shuttered, lifeguard stations are unstaffed, and the cliff shadows reach the waterline by 4pm. Playa Agua Dulce in Chorrillos draws a few weekend joggers, but the scene carries none of the energy it will by late December.
- Persistent high humidity makes the air feel damp and heavy, even when temperatures are mild. Mornings in Barranco can leave your clothes feeling slightly sticky by the time you reach a café on the Puente de los Suspiros.
- Some overcast mornings remain, particularly in the first 2 weeks. The garúa does not switch off cleanly. You might get a run of grey days before the pattern shifts to sustained afternoon sun.
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November sits at the hinge between Lima's grey garúa season and its warm summer. The coastal fog that defines the cooler months begins to dissipate, though mornings often start under low clouds, particularly during the first 2 weeks. By the third week, afternoon sun appears with enough regularity to draw Limeños onto the Malecón paths and into Parque Kennedy. Lima sees essentially no rain. The high relative humidity keeps the air feeling heavier than the temperature readings suggest, and you may notice a thin film of moisture on outdoor metal surfaces in Barranco or along the cliffs near Larcomar. The onshore Pacific breeze carries a cool edge, making exposed coastal stretches like the clifftop walk between Miraflores and Chorrillos feel a few degrees cooler than sheltered streets inland in San Isidro.
Year-round climate
Averages from the last 5 years.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 20 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 21 | 16 |
| Mar | 25 | 20 | 11 |
| Apr | 23 | 19 | 1 |
| May | 21 | 17 | 1 |
| Jun | 20 | 15 | 1 |
| Jul | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| Aug | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| Sep | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| Oct | 19 | 15 | 1 |
| Nov | 21 | 16 | 1 |
| Dec | 22 | 18 | 8 |
Holidays and festivals in November
Public holidays
- All Saints Day(Día de Todos los Santos)1 November 2026
Best things to do in November
Sunset walk along the Malecón de Miraflores
outdoorThe 10km clifftop path runs from Larcomar in Miraflores south toward Barranco, with the Pacific visible to the west. Walk south from Parque del Amor past the paragliding launch point toward the Bajada de Baños staircase. Surfers are usually visible in the water below, riding the breaks near Makaha.
The garúa begins clearing in November, so you might see the horizon at golden hour rather than a white wall of cloud. Weekday evenings the path is nearly empty.Evening visit to Huaca Pucllana
cultureThis illuminated pre-Inca adobe pyramid sits in a residential block in Miraflores, surrounded by apartment buildings. Guided evening tours cast the 1,500-year-old Lima-culture structure in amber light. The on-site restaurant serves Peruvian dishes at tables facing the lit ruins.
November's mild evenings make the outdoor tour comfortable without a jacket. In July and August the damp cold cuts through your layers, and by January the site is booked solid.Booking tipEvening tours fill on weekends. Book at least 3-4 days ahead for Friday or Saturday slots.
Day trip to Pachacamac
outdoorThe archaeological complex 30km southeast of central Lima includes temples, plazas, and a site museum spread across sandy terrain overlooking the Pacific. The Temple of the Sun and the reconstructed Acllahuasi are the main draws. Expect 2-3 hours of walking on exposed, unpaved ground.
November's overcast mornings keep the site cool for walking. In high summer the unshaded ruins bake under direct sun and the sand radiates heat. Lighter pre-season crowds at the site museum make for a quieter visit.Booking tipArrive before 10am to walk the ruins before any afternoon sun breaks through.
Ceviche crawl through Lima's cevicherías
foodLima's cevicherías range from the fluorescent-lit counters inside Mercado de Surquillo No. 1, where a generous plate runs 15-25 soles, to the string of restaurants along Avenida La Mar in Miraflores. Traditional cevicherías close by 4pm because the fish is served the day it arrives. Start at the market for the raw, no-frills version, then walk north toward the more polished spots.
Limeños eat more ceviche as the weather warms. November is early enough in the season that the Avenida La Mar corridor has not yet filled with December's tourist traffic.Booking tipMost traditional cevicherías do not take reservations. Arrive by 12:30pm for the best selection.
Gallery walk in Barranco
cultureBarranco's gallery circuit runs along Avenida Pedro de Osma and the side streets near Parque Municipal. MATE, the Mario Testino photography museum on Pedro de Osma, anchors the southern end. Contemporary galleries and street murals fill the blocks between the Puente de los Suspiros and the park.
Galleries in Barranco open new exhibitions in November ahead of the summer art-buying season. Opening nights are typically free, with pisco sours, and draw a local creative crowd.Walking tour of Centro Histórico
cultureA circuit through Lima's colonial core. Start at Plaza Mayor with the Cathedral (first established 1535) and the Government Palace, where the daily noon Changing of the Guard is free to watch. Walk southeast along Jirón de la Unión, Lima's main pedestrian street, past the Iglesia de la Merced toward Plaza San Martín. The Convento de Santo Domingo, a few blocks north of Plaza Mayor, holds the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima.
November's overcast mornings keep the stone streets cool for walking. The early-November public holiday thins the usual weekday office crowds from Plaza Mayor, and the noon ceremony draws fewer spectators than it will in January.Paragliding from the Miraflores cliffs
adventureTandem paragliding launches from the clifftops in Miraflores, soaring over the Costa Verde beaches before landing on the sand below near the Circuito de Playas road. Flights last 10-15 minutes and require no prior experience.
November's improving thermal conditions and lighter winds make for steadier flights than the gustier winter months. Operators are more willing to negotiate on price before the summer rush.Booking tipWalk directly to the launch point along the Malecón rather than booking through a hotel, which typically adds a markup.
What to eat in November
In season: fruit
Chirimoya
Peru's chirimoya harvest peaks from November through January. Mercado de Surquillo sells the creamy-fleshed fruit at roughly a third of the supermarket price, ripe enough to eat the same afternoon.
Tuna (prickly pear)
The deep magenta fruit from highland Opuntia cacti reaches Lima's markets starting in November. Street vendors in Centro Histórico peel and sell them for about 1 sol each.
Street food peaks
Picarones
Squash-and-sweet-potato doughnuts fried to order and drizzled with dark chancaca (raw cane syrup). Vendors multiply around the early-November holiday week, and the stalls near Parque de la Reserva stay busy through mid-month.
Anticuchos de corazón
Charcoal-grilled beef heart skewers marinated in aji panca and cumin. Street vendors carry over the high density from October's Señor de los Milagros season into November, and the smoke from the grills hangs in the cool evening air near Parque Kennedy.
What to drink
Emoliente
A warm herbal street drink made from toasted barley, flaxseed, aloe, and lime, sold from carts across Lima in the cooler months. November is the last comfortable month for a hot street drink before summer heat shifts demand to cold beverages.
Regular events in November
Día de Todos los SantosFree
Peru's national public holiday. Families visit cemeteries to clean graves, leave flowers, and share food with the departed. The Presbítero Maestro cemetery in Barrios Altos draws particularly large gatherings with brass bands and traditional food stalls.
November 1Día de los Difuntos observancesFree
Cemetery visits and family gatherings continue the following day, extending the holiday with a quieter, more personal tone. Some parishes in Centro Histórico hold special memorial masses.
November 2Final procession of Señor de los MilagrosFree
The last procession of Lima's largest religious event, carrying the image of the Lord of Miracles from the Iglesia de las Nazarenas through Centro Histórico. Tens of thousands of purple-clad devotees follow the route through streets thick with incense smoke.
Late October to early November (varies by year)Feria del Libro Ricardo PalmaFree
Miraflores' annual outdoor book fair, set up in Parque Kennedy or Parque Salazar. Publishers, booksellers, and authors present new titles across 2-3 weeks, with readings and signings drawing literary Lima.
Mid-November through early DecemberBest places this November
Malecón de Miraflores
walkwayThe 10km coastal cliff path connecting Miraflores to Barranco, with parks, viewpoints, and paragliding launches along the way. November's clearing garúa opens the Pacific panorama that stays hidden for much of winter. Parque del Amor, about midway along the route, has the best sunset vantage. Below the cliffs, surfers ride the Makaha break year-round.
MirafloresMercado de Surquillo No. 1
marketA working-class market south of Miraflores selling seasonal produce, fresh fish, and prepared juices at local prices. November's chirimoya and prickly pear fill the fruit stalls. Several casual cevicherías operate in the surrounding blocks, and the east-entrance counters serve generous plates for 15-25 soles.
SurquilloHuaca Pucllana
archaeological siteA pre-Inca adobe-and-clay pyramid from the Lima culture (circa 200-700 CE), illuminated after dark for guided evening tours. The pyramid sits in a residential block surrounded by apartment buildings, giving it an unexpected urban contrast.
MirafloresLarco Museum
museumFounded in 1926 in a restored 18th-century viceregal mansion, the museum holds one of Peru's largest collections of pre-Columbian art and ceramics. The garden, planted with bougainvillea, is especially pleasant in November as the blooming season begins with the warming temperatures.
Pueblo LibreBajada de Baños
neighborhood walkThe staircase and path descending from Barranco's bluff toward the waterfront, lined with street art and small galleries. The walls change with new murals every few months, and November tends to bring fresh work as artists prepare for the summer season.
BarrancoParque de la Reserva
parkHome to the Circuito Mágico del Agua, a set of 13 illuminated fountains running evening shows Wednesday through Sunday. November's mild evenings make the outdoor circuit comfortable without heavy layers. The park sits about 15 minutes south of Centro Histórico by taxi.
Cercado de LimaPlaza Mayor
historic plazaThe political and ceremonial heart of Lima. The Cathedral and Government Palace face the square, and the noon Changing of the Guard draws a daily audience. On the early-November holiday, the usual weekday office-worker foot traffic gives way to families and food vendors. Jirón de la Unión, the main pedestrian street, runs southeast from the plaza toward Plaza San Martín.
Centro HistóricoMATE (Museo Mario Testino)
museumA photography museum in a restored 19th-century townhouse on Avenida Pedro de Osma. The permanent collection features Testino's fashion and portrait work, and the courtyard hosts occasional evening events as the pre-summer gallery season opens in November. It anchors the southern end of Barranco's gallery circuit.
BarrancoAlameda de los Descalzos
historic walkA tree-lined colonial promenade in Rímac, originally laid out in 1611, flanked by marble statues and connecting to the Convento de los Descalzos at its northern end. Far fewer tourists than Centro Histórico across the river, and a short walk over the Puente de Piedra from Plaza Mayor.
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Insider tips
The tandem paragliding operators along the Malecón in Miraflores drop their rates in November since summer demand has not kicked in yet. Walk directly to the launch point rather than booking through a hotel or tour agency, and you can typically negotiate 15-20% off the posted price.
For chirimoya, buy at Mercado de Surquillo No. 1 rather than Wong or Metro supermarkets in San Isidro. The market fruit is picked riper and costs roughly a third of the supermarket price because market customers eat it the same day.
The daily noon Changing of the Guard at the Government Palace on Plaza Mayor is free and open to walk-up visitors. In November you can arrive 5 minutes early and stand at the front rail. Try that in January and you will be several rows back behind tour groups.
Barranco's smaller galleries along Avenida Pedro de Osma open new exhibitions in November, ahead of the summer art-buying season. Opening nights are typically free, include pisco sours, and draw a mix of artists and collectors. Check the bulletin board inside MATE for the week's openings.
Avoid these mistakes
- Packing heavy winter clothing. November's temperature range is narrow, and thick jackets cause overheating by midday. Light removable layers work far better than one bulky coat for managing the morning-to-afternoon swing.
- Booking a Costa Verde apartment or hotel with beach access as the main selling point. The sand along the Circuito de Playas below Miraflores is not warm enough for comfortable use until late December, so a beachfront premium buys you a feature you likely will not use in November.
- Treating the early-November public holiday as a rest day instead of joining the cemetery gatherings. The food, brass bands, and family atmosphere at Presbítero Maestro in Barrios Altos give you a cultural window that organized city tours do not replicate.
Practical tips for November
The public holiday at the start of the month closes banks and government offices, though Miraflores and Barranco restaurants generally stay open with reduced hours. The sol trades at roughly 3.38 to the US dollar. ATMs along Avenida Larco and inside Larcomar in Miraflores are reliable for sol withdrawals. Decline the machine's offered exchange rate to avoid dynamic currency conversion fees. Book dinner reservations along Miraflores' Avenida La Mar and at Barranco's Avenida Grau restaurants 2-3 days ahead for weekend evenings. Weekday tables remain easy to get. Taxis from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Miraflores take 30-50 minutes depending on traffic, typically 50-70 soles through the official airport taxi counter. Lima's tap water is not potable.
FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Lima?
November is a solid shoulder-season pick for Lima. The winter fog is breaking up, crowds are light, and hotel prices in Miraflores sit below the December-March peak. It is not the sunniest or warmest month. But the comfortable temperatures and the fact that you can walk into most restaurants along Avenida La Mar without a reservation make it appealing if you prioritize food and culture over beach time.
What is the weather like in Lima in November?
Mild and mostly dry. Mornings often start overcast from residual garúa fog, particularly in Miraflores near the coast, but the cloud cover tends to thin by late morning. The air feels damp from the 82% humidity, so a light layer is more useful than an umbrella. Afternoons are the warmest and clearest part of the day, pleasant for walking the Malecón or through San Isidro's El Olivar park without overheating.
Can you swim at Lima's beaches in November?
The Pacific sits around 16°C (61°F) in November. Most Limeños consider beach season months away. Surfers in full wetsuits find consistent swells at Punta Hermosa, about 43km south on the Panamericana, and at La Herradura near Chorrillos. Makaha, the break below the Malecón in Miraflores, works on smaller days and draws a regular local crew year-round. For casual swimmers, the water is genuinely uncomfortable without neoprene. Plan for clifftop walks along the Malecón rather than time in the water.
Is Lima crowded in November?
No. November falls between the winter low season and the summer high season. Tourist sites are noticeably less busy than from January through March. Parque Kennedy has open bench space, the Malecón path is walkable without weaving through tour groups, and restaurant waits along Avenida La Mar are minimal on weekdays.
What should I wear in Lima in November?
Light layers are the key. A breathable long-sleeve shirt or thin sweater handles the cool mornings, and you can peel it off by early afternoon. A compact windbreaker is useful for the coastal breeze along the cliffs. You will not need rain gear at all.
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