Colca Canyon Weather in April

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

Planning a journey to Colca Canyon, Peru this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Colca Canyon in April

Colca Canyon, Peru is a region in Peru. April in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Cabanaconde.

To explore the conditions in Colca Canyon, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 102 mm (4 in) in Cabanaconde.

Explore Colca Canyon by month

Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon in April

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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 Colca Canyon

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

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (April)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (April)

Cabanaconde

In April Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Chivay

In April Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Yanque

In April Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Coporaque

In April Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions

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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 Colca Canyon in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Chivay 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Yanque 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Coporaque 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Colca Canyon weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in April?

In April, Colca Canyon, Peru generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Cabanaconde sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in April?

Cabanaconde averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of rain in April?

Colca Canyon, Peru sees substantial rainfall in April. Cabanaconde typically averages about 102 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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