Lima, Ohio, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Lima, Ohio, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Lima, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Lima, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lima, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Lima, Ohio, United States of America by month

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January

January in this region is frigid and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Lima is brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you are traveling to Lima in March, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Lima is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to low 60s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Lima is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Lima, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Lima in June, you will notice that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July here is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you visit Lima during August, you may find that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Lima is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) to high 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Lima during October, you will probably find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Lima can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Lima is cold and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Allen County Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Lima.

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