April · Peru
Best time to visit Arequipa in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arequipa in April
Average temperature 12°C, 8 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Arequipa scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arequipa's white sillar stone buildings sit under the Misti volcano, gateway to Colca canyon.
April in Arequipa — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Arequipa at 9.3/10 (6th of 12), just behind November at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arequipa in April?
- In April, Arequipa averages 12°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Arequipa?
- April earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arequipa in April?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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