Cusco weather in April
Cusco in April averages 13°C (56°F) and 36 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Cusco, April is the sixth coldest and the sixth driest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (56°F)
6–20°C · 43–69°F
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cusco like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cusco in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Cusco is 0.6°C cooler than March and 70 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
April in Cusco is 1.2°C warmer than May and 29 mm wetter than it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Cusco in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 11 hours 47 minutes in Cusco, rising about 05:54 and setting about 17:41 local time.
April ends 20 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 8 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Cusco weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 159 mm |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 133 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 36 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 7 mm |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3 mm |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 5 mm |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 17 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 50 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 127 mm |
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FAQs about Cusco in April
April climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
Cusco averages 13°C (56°F) in April, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 20°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 36 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. April averages 13°C (56°F) against 12°C (54°F) in May — 1.2°C warmer.
April is 0.6°C cooler than March, and 70 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 47 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 12 hours 55 minutes in December and 11 hours 20 minutes in June.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 05:54 and sunset about 17:41 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 20 minutes shorter than it starts.
