Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Cusco in April
Little changes in Cusco from March: highs stay near 60°F (16°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), and about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 43°F (6°C).
About 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in March to 81/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cusco in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sacsayhuamán
Inca fortress of massive fitted stones above the city; covered by the tourist ticket.
San Blas
Steep artisan quarter of whitewashed lanes, workshops and a small colonial church.
Mercado Central de San Pedro
Cusco's main market for fruit juices, soups, breads and local produce.
Chicha por Gastón Acurio
Gastón Acurio's Cusco restaurant for regional Andean dishes in a colonial building.
Museo del Pisco
Pisco bar with tasting flights and well-made pisco sours.
Nearby in April
- Sacred Valley in April~16 mi · highs 62°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in April~46 mi · highs 67°F, 1.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Cusco's ~3,336 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cusco in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cusco?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 93 in May – September. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cusco in April?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in April?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Cusco in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Cusco in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.