Puerto Bonito
Nude beach in Lima, Peru · also known as Playa de Puerto Bonito
Puerto Bonito is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Lima, Peru. The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C (71°F) and coolest in September (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 21°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is January to April.
Weather and water temperature at Puerto Bonito
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 5 mm |
| February (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 8 mm |
| March (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 7 mm |
| April (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 1 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 1 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 1 mm |
| July | 17°C | 18°C | 1 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 1 mm |
| September | 17°C | 17°C | 1 mm |
| October | 17°C | 17°C | 1 mm |
| November | 18°C | 18°C | 2 mm |
| December | 19°C | 19°C | 4 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: huaralenlinea.com
- Coordinates: -12.59772, -76.70047 · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Puerto Bonito clothing optional?
Puerto Bonito is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Exitosa Noticias (Peru), 15 Jan 2024. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Peru before you go.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Bonito?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are January to April. July averages 17°C (62°F) and January 21°C (69°F).
How warm is the water at Puerto Bonito?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 22°C (71°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Exitosa Noticias (Peru), 15 Jan 2024 (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q113330694 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.