April · Peru
Best time to visit Cusco in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cusco in April
Average temperature 11°C, 75 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Cusco scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Inca stone streets and Sacred Valley day trips shine in the drier November-March window.
April holds up well in Cusco — 7th best month
April averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cusco in April?
- In April, Cusco averages 11°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Cusco?
- April earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cusco in April?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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