Diving in Lima & Palomino Islands

Best Time to Dive in Lima & Palomino Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lima & Palomino Islands occur in January, averaging 22.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 22.5°C (air: 19.9°C)
• February: 22.5°C (air: 20.7°C)
• March: 22.5°C (air: 20.8°C)
• April: 22.5°C (air: 19.6°C)
• May: 22.5°C (air: 17.7°C)
• June: 22.5°C (air: 16.8°C)
• July: 22.5°C (air: 16.1°C)
• August: 22.5°C (air: 15.7°C)
• September: 22.5°C (air: 15.4°C)
• October: 22.5°C (air: 15.6°C)
• November: 22.5°C (air: 16.8°C)
• December: 22.5°C (air: 18.0°C)

Marine Life in Lima & Palomino Islands

Home to 40 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 3 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 sharks & rays, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Lima & Palomino Islands

Lima & Palomino Islands has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Lima & Palomino Islands

Based on average water temperature of 22.5°C.

• Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Lima & Palomino Islands

• Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras - National Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
• Ancón - Restricted Zone (IUCN Category Not Assigned)

Getting to Lima & Palomino Islands - Nearest Airports

• Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Lima - 19 km away, approx 36 min travel time
• Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport (PIO), Pisco - 195 km away, approx 228 min travel time
• Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL), Pucallpa - 499 km away, approx 559 min travel time