Cusco in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 28 rainy days with an average precipitation of 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Cusco in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +64°F.
Is Cusco warm or cold in April?
Cusco is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Cusco:
Climate in Cusco in April
Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+63°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+34°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+72°F
Rainfall
174 mm
84 mm
27 mm
Wind
1 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
80%
78%
71%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
5
Cloudy days
0
1
5
Rainy days
30
28
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +63°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 174 mm to 84 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Cusco in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cusco is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 80%, leading to total precipitation of around 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Cusco?
This is the weather in Cusco in April 2023:
1 April
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+61°F
2 April
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+65°F
3 April
🌧️
+65°F
4 April
🌧️
+58°F
5 April
🌧️
+64°F
6 April
☁️
+64°F
7 April
🌧️
+53°F
8 April
🌧️
+60°F
9 April
☁️
+63°F
10 April
☁️
+65°F
11 April
☁️
+65°F
12 April
☁️
+64°F
13 April
☁️
+62°F
14 April
☁️
+64°F
15 April
🌧️
+62°F
16 April
🌧️
+65°F
17 April
🌧️
+62°F
18 April
☁️
+66°F
19 April
☁️
+67°F
20 April
🌧️
+61°F
21 April
☁️
+66°F
22 April
☁️
+68°F
23 April
☁️
+63°F
24 April
☁️
+63°F
25 April
☁️
+64°F
26 April
☁️
+66°F
27 April
☁️
+63°F
28 April
☁️
+65°F
29 April
☁️
+67°F
30 April
☁️
+64°F
In April 2023 Cusco had 0 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cusco in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in April:
Is April a good time to visit Cusco?
It’s always a good time to visit Cusco, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cusco in April?
April has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cusco rainy in April?
Cusco is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cusco in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.