Weather in April in The Cordillera Blanca
Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca in April?
The Cordillera Blanca 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 and pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Chiquián and 2°C in Huaraz.For specific regional insights in the Cordillera Blanca, 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 to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 233 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
Where to go in the Cordillera Blanca in April
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Cordillera Blanca's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
Huaraz
In April Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Caraz
In April Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chiquián
In April Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cordillera Blanca, in Peru.
Is April the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Huaraz, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca.
On average, the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca 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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