Machupicchu weather in April (Peru)

What can you expect from the weather in Machupicchu during April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Machupicchu generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Machupicchu in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Machupicchu, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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 Machupicchu in April?

For visitors traveling to Machupicchu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.