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Cusco in April: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Cusco in April is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 14 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #7
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#6
Sun
#9
Published best categories: none
Cusco · AprilPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14 | 4 | 18 | 95 | 5.9 | 84 | 1.6 | 39 |
| April (selected) | 14 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 6.0 | 83 | 1.5 | 62 |
| May | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6.1 | 81 | 1.5 | 68 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -23 | +0.1 °C | -0.2 °C | +11.4 | +53.8 mm | -0.1 h | +1.1 % | +0.1 m/s |
| May | +6 | +0.3 °C | -0.4 °C | -4.9 | -33 mm | +0.1 h | -2.8 % | ±0 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cusco in April?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in April?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 41 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Cusco. April is not among them.