Cusco weather in April
Are you planning a trip to Cusco in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Cusco in April?
Cusco is a region in Peru. April in Cusco generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Sicuani to 16°C in Santa Teresa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Santa Teresa and 1°C in Sicuani.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cusco with an average of 91 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Teresa with 171 mm. The city Cusco usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cusco in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cusco climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Average weather in Cusco
In April Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Machu Picchu
In April Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Urubamba
In April Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ollantaytambo
In April Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pisac
In April Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cusco, in Peru.
Is April the best time to visit Cusco?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Cusco with overall tolerable weather in Cusco. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Cusco. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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