Cusco weather in April (Cusco, Peru)

How is the weather in Cusco in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Cusco generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Cusco in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cusco climate page with graphs.

 

Cusco, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in April

Find out more about the weather in Peru in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cusco in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cusco.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.