April · Peru
Best time to visit Machu Picchu in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Machu Picchu in April
Average temperature 14°C, 178 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Machu Picchu scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 178 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andean citadel mornings feel clearest in the wet-season shoulder from November through March.
April in Machu Picchu — workable with trade-offs
April averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 178 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Machu Picchu in April?
- In April, Machu Picchu averages 14°C, 178 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
- April earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Machu Picchu in April?
- Expect about 178 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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