Ancash Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ancash, Peru in April.

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a getaway to Ancash, Peru this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ancash in April

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. Ancash, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Huarmey at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Huarmey and 1°C (34°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ancash, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chimbote with an average of 7 mm (0.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 233 mm (9.2 in).

Explore Ancash by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ancash — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huaraz)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September12°C (54°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ancash.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ancash

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (April)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (April)

Huaraz

In April Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In April Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In April Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In April Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
289 mm (11 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In April Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ancash, in Peru.

In our records: Peru April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Peru in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Peru brought 300 mm (12 in) in Sauce on April 15, 2013.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ancash in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Chimbote 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Huarmey 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Ancash weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ancash, Peru in April?

Ancash, Peru typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huaraz average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ancash, Peru in April?

Average temperatures in Ancash, Peru during April range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Huaraz.

Does Ancash, Peru get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Ancash, Peru. Huaraz averages only about 97 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Ancash, Peru due to the typically unpleasant weather in Huaraz.

On average, the best time to visit Ancash, Peru is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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