Cordillera Blanca Weather in April

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Cordillera Blanca in April

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru is a region in Peru. April in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Huaraz at 13°C (55°F) and pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Chiquián and 2°C (36°F) in Huaraz.

For specific regional insights in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 233 mm (9.2 in).

Explore the Cordillera Blanca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cordillera Blanca — 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 the Cordillera Blanca in April

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

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 the Cordillera Blanca

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (April)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (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 →

Caraz

In April Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
314 mm (12 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

In April Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiquián →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cordillera Blanca, 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 the Cordillera Blanca in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Chiquián 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in April?

In April, the Cordillera Blanca, Peru generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Huaraz sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in April?

In Huaraz, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does the Cordillera Blanca, Peru get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru during April, with Huaraz averaging close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Huaraz, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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